i asked that girl what she wanted to be
she said maybe P - I - G
they're known for no manners....a real dirty face
their shoes are really a big disgrace

maybe you can swing on stars
carry moonbeams in a jar
if you weren't just what you are
then what would you sub'stute ?

she told me then that a mule would be good
they're kinda stupid, misunderstood
their backs are brawny, their minds are weak
and they can show you a stubborn streak

maybe you can swing on stars
carry moonbeams in a jar
if you weren't just what you are
then what would you sub'stute ?

think think a-thinkin' yeah

she told me then that a fish'd be OK
they spend their lives just a-swimmin' away
to fool the people is their only thought
and if they are slipp'ry they stay uncaught

maybe you can swing on stars
carry moonbeams in a jar
if you weren't just what you are
then what would you sub'stute ?

think think a-thinkin' yeah
think think a-thinkin' yeah
think think a-thinkin' yeah