(To the tune of "There is a Tavern in the Town")
I promise that I will believe -
In God - in Adam and in Eve -
In Santa Claus and 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,
Where I hope they'll stew!
I'll want everyone to see -
A Toiquemada...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 hombill from a toucan,
Or a parrot from a parakeet or cockatoo!
These are in plentiful supply,
But where are the monkeys which can fly?