The Z Word

Z is for Zoo

I promise that I will believe
In God in Adam and in Eve
In Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny too
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I have seen a hippopotamus
A camel a rhinoceros
An elephant a lion and a kangaroo

These are interesting things
But where is the primate with the wings
You can bless my soul and tell me what to do
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I promise I will spread the word
Once I have seen that Holy Bird
I will spread the word to the Heathen and the Jew
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I will start an Inquisition
That will stamp out superstition
I’ll send sinners to perdition and I hope they’ll stew

I’ll want everyone to see
A Torquemada out a me
I’ll revive the Rack the Faggot and the Screw
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I promise I will say my prayers
And praise the Man that lives upstairs
I’ll indulge in lots of pious ballyhoo
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I am sure with practice you can
Tell a hornbill from a toucan
Or a parrot from a parakeet or cockatoo

These are in plentiful supply
But where are the monkeys which can fly
I will join the Church and rent myself a pew
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I promise that I will begin
To try and save the world from sin
I will no longer swear or drink or smoke or chew
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I’ll enjoy the asses braying
I will join the mantis praying
I’ll revere the sacred Brahman and say  Moo Moo Moo

I’ll resign myself to Fate
And for my Savior I will wait
I will learn my beads and say them through and through
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I promise I will never doubt
That I will lead a life devout
I will take my place among the Chosen Few
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I’ll consider this my nemesis
Revive my faith in Genesis
For I will know that Darwin simply can’t be true

I’ll get down upon my knees
And ask forgiveness if you please
I will wash my brains and start my life anew
When I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

I promise I will speak the Truth
To Men to Women and to Youth
And always try to seek until I find
And say whatever’s on my mind

Though the Pope may have it in for me
And call it mortal sin for me
I’ll stamp out every infamy that haunts Mankind

I will cheerfully declare
“Behold the Emperor is bare
I will thumb my nose and bid them all “Adieu”
Till I’ve seen an Angel in the Zoo

Source for the song.

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