Syracuse the Elephant (Stackridge, circa 1972)

Syracuse the elephant wanders around
Never harming anyone, lies on the ground
Eats his trees and giant leaves, keeps to himself
Remem'bring herbal niceties found on the velt.

Oh, leave me alone, I want to go home ah-ah.
Oh, leave me alone, I want to go home ah-ah.

Born and bred in Bristol zoo, brought up on swedes
His keeper was a specialist who came down frm Leeds
Fed him well and curled his tail, making a show
But Syracuse the elephant still wanted to go.

Oh, leave me alone, I want to go home ah-ah.
Oh, leave me alone, I want to go home ah-ah.

Syracuse the elephant, remember his name
Then you won't forget his rise to fortune and fame.
They shipped him to America to star and to reign
And now he lives in Hollywood with Tarzan and Jane.

Oh, leave me alone, I want to go home ah-ah.
Oh, leave me alone, I want to go home ... don't take my herbs away ...