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."

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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.

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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.

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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.