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Let's all give our brains a work out
Count syllables and leave no doubt

Let’s all give our brains a work out.
Count syllables and leave no doubt
The middle needs five

Let’s all give our brains a work out.
Count syllables and leave no doubt
The middle needs five
The rhythm will thrive

Let's all give our brains a work out.
Count syllables and leave no doubt
The middle needs five
The rhythm will thrive
Now that we know what it's about.

I once had a parrot named Poll

Let's all give our brains a work out
It’s not rocket science, so don’t pout

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I once had a parrot named Poll
From her perch, she did have a fall

I once had a parrot named Poll
Who thought that her perch was a doll

I once had a parrot named Poll
From her perch, she did have a fall
How the feathers flew

I once had a parrot named Poll
From her perch, she did have a fall
How the feathers flew
And the air turned blue

I once had a parrot named Poll
From her perch she did have a fall
How the feathers flew
And the air turned blue
At least she survived after all.

My friend had a pet rat named Claud

My friend had a pet rat named Claud
An animal he just adored

My friend had a pet rat named Claud
An animal he just adored
But Claud had sharp claws

My friend had a pet rat named Claud
An animal he just adored
But Claud had sharp claws
Long teeth in those jaws

My friend had a pet rat named Claud
An animal he just adored
But Claud had sharp claws
Long teeth in those jaws
And my friend got bitten and clawed.

Pet-owning is not always fun

Pet-owning is not always fun
With all of that work I am done

Pet-owning is not always fun
With all of that work work I am done.
Feeding and walking

Pet-owning is not always fun
With all of that work I am done.
Feeding and walking,
Hunting cats stalking

Pet-owning is not always fun
With all of that work I am done.
Feeding and walking,
Hunting cats stalking
And behind them, having to run

So now I have no pets at home

So now I have no pets at home
But I have empty nest syndrome

So now I have no pets at home
But I have empty nest syndrome
I need company

So now I have no pets at home
But I have empty nest syndrome
I need company
Sitting on my knee

So now I have no pets at home
But I have empty nest syndrome
I need company
Sitting on my knee
A furry little cat to comb

So many have a need for pets

So many have a need for pets,
They’re comforting , your needs are met

So many have a need for pets,
They’re comforting , your needs are met
Good for a cuddle