Pablo the Parrot

Lyrics

[Intro] Pretty Polly, tell me what you know [Verse 1] He wakes before the kettle starts to sing Climbs the curtain like a little king Steals one button from my Sunday shirt Then shouts my name just to watch me work He knows the knock of every friend And copies every word I send When I say, “Polly, please behave,” He laughs and says, “You’re the one to save!” [Chorus] Talk, talk, talking parrot Sitting on the mango tree Talk, talk, talking parrot You know more than you should know about me Pretty Polly, pass the word around Turn a quiet room into a carnival sound Talk, talk, talking parrot You’re the funniest bird in town [Verse 2] He tells the baker, “Hide the cake” Then whistles at the trolley brake He calls the cat a lazy king And teaches all the neighbors how to sing At sunset on the balcony He gives a speech for free “Bring more fruit and bring it fast!” Then bows before the whole courtyard claps [Chorus] Talk, talk, talking parrot Sitting on the mango tree Talk, talk, talking parrot You know more than you should know about me Pretty Polly, pass the word around Turn a quiet room into a carnival sound Talk, talk, talking parrot You’re the funniest bird in town [Bridge] I asked him, “Who’s your favorite friend?” He said, “The one with snacks to lend!” I asked him, “Will you ever rest?” He puffed his feathers, “Absolutely… yes!” [Final Chorus] Talk, talk, talking parrot Singing by the garden gate Talk, talk, talking parrot Keeping everybody up too late Pretty Polly, pass the word around Turn a quiet room into a carnival sound Talk, talk, talking parrot You’re the funniest bird in town [Outro] Pretty Polly, one more word before you go “Bring me a banana!” — now everybody knows