I keep a close watch on this zoo of mine
I keep the cages clean all of the time
And all the animals are treated fine
Each day at nine, I walk the lion

There's a lot of complicated things to do
When you raise an exotic kinkajoo
But to our morning routine I must be true
Each day at nine, I walk the lion

As sure as carnivores are born to eat
There are visitors I have to greet
But remembering that I am made of meat
Each day at nine, must walk the lion

There's a giant feline shadow looming large
Into my office he is apt to barge
And remind me who really is in charge
The clock strikes nine, must walk the lion

He keeps a close watch on this zoo of mine
He keeps the cages open all the time
And all the birds and beasts they went a-flyin'
Each day at nine, still walk the lion

Each day at nine, still walk the lion