THE TORTOISE He was just a lonely tortoise, looking for a home His little feet were blistered with the miles he had to roam. I found him in a pet shop, on his cheek there was a tear And painted on his little back was "twenty pence to clear." Chorus: He's a faithful friend, the tortoise, he'll love you til the end And you won't need a person with a tortoise for a friend. I took him from the pet shop, tied to a piece of string I'm sure that he was happy for I thought I heard him sing I took him to my sports car, we had many's the mile to go I tied him to the bumper, he was grateful for the tow. Chorus: In winter he would hibernate, yes, we'd both retire And when his little feet got cold I'd place him on the fire. In summer by the swimming pool I was so proud of him. I'd throw him in and then he'd sink. I don't think that he could swim. Chorus: Then came the day that's coming to all creatures great and small A drunken driver hit my friend, He smashed him against the wall When I arrived all I could find were little bits of shell I made them into plectrums, I know my plectrums well. I can't do anything about the music. Sorry. I hope someone else will.
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