The Unicorn The Irish Rovers

[Verse 1]
A long time ago when the Earth was green
And there were more kinds of animals than you've ever seen
They'd run around free while the Earth was being born
But the loveliest of them all was the Unicorn

[Chorus]
There were green alligators and long-necked geese
Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born
The loveliest of all was the Unicorn

[Verse 2]
Now God has seen some sinning and it gave Him pain
And He says "Stand back, I'm going to make it rain."
He says "Hey, Brother Noah, I'll tell you what to do
Build me a floating zoo

[Chorus]
And take some of them green alligators and long-necked geese
Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born
Don't you forget my Unicorn."

[Verse 3]
Old Noah was there to answer the call
He finished up making the Ark just as the rain started falling
He marched in the animals two by two
And he called out as they went through