Captain Beak

Lyrics

[Intro] Polly on the windowsill, head cocked to the side He’s got a little secret and he’s bursting with pride [Verse 1] He learned the kettle’s whistle, learned the baker’s bell Calls the cat “Your Majesty,” says it fits him well At breakfast he asks, “Who took my mango slice?” Then points his beak at me and says, “That’s not very nice!” [Chorus] Hey, Captain Beak, what do you say? “Pass me a guava and I’ll tell you today!” Hey, Captain Beak, perched up high He’s got the whole house laughing with a wink in his eye [Verse 2] He greets the postman warmly, “Come on in for tea!” Then tells him all the gossip from the tamarind tree He sings the neighbor’s ringtone, then he sings it once again The neighbor starts to laugh and joins the chorus with a grin [Chorus] Hey, Captain Beak, what do you say? “Pass me a guava and I’ll tell you today!” Hey, Captain Beak, perched up high He’s got the whole house laughing with a wink in his eye [Bridge] When the rain taps softly on the old tin roof He says, “I told you so!” like a tiny feathered prof Then he tucks his head beneath one bright green wing Dreaming up tomorrow’s joke to make the whole yard sing [Final Chorus] Hey, Captain Beak, what do you say? “Pass me a guava and I’ll tell you today!” Hey, Captain Beak, perched up high He’s got the whole house laughing with a wink in his eye Hey, Captain Beak, give that tail a sway “Goodnight, everybody—see you all at break of day!” [Outro] Polly on the windowsill, head cocked to the side “Bring two mango slices!”—and he laughs with pride