Coon in the Can

Story Behind The Song

The puppet inspired the song. (See picture of puppet at www.folkmanis.com) I work with kids a lot & knew they would love a lively song using the puppet and fun actions.

Song Description

There is a Folkmanis puppet and fun actions that go along with this sing-a-long favorite with kids. Good scientific and safety information is included, as well as rousing good fun!

Song Length 3:16 Genre Unique - Children, Folk - General
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood In High Spirits, Cheerful Subject Wild Animals, General
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Late night supper, take out the trash,
Here come the headlights; Eyes go flash
Heave in the garbage; she pops out,
Caught ya red-handed, with jam on your snout.

CHORUS: (We gotta) Coon in the can, coon in the can
Crazy little critter, eatin? like a man
Nose in the bread bag, paws in the jam
Caught ya red-handed, ya coon in the can

Ho - Let?s go campin?, set up the tent,
Spread out the picnic; she picks up the scent,
Dives in the trash can, sucks on a bone
Caught ya red handed, in the Raccoon Zone. (CHORUS)

BRIDGE: Hey, Mister Coon, are we crampin? your style?
What food?s hip, coon, when you trip, coon, out in the wild?
(spoken) Now listen my children and give me a snap
?Cause you?re about to hear the Raccoon Rap,
the Raccoon Rap, the Raccoon Rap
A coon likes crawdads; a coon?ll eat a crab
A coon?ll suck a bird?s egg, whatever he can nab:
Grasshoppers, insects, nuts and berries, too.
A coon is an omnivore just?. like?. me and you!
Now your neighborhood coon is a hungry little critter!
Sneakin? down the storm drains, sniffin? out the litter.
Chewin? on the Chinese, munchin? on the Mex,
Breakin? out the take-out, and your?.garbage?might?be?NEXT!

He?s got a mask on his eyes, rings on his tail,
Ya thievin? little criminal, I?d put ya in jail.
?Cause some got rabies, and some like to bite?
Stay away from that coon, kid, You?ll be all right. (CHORUS)


Twice in one day! THis is quite a riot!! Very clever! Love the arrangement and love the sound fx!! Great job on the production and the vocals!!

Great effects. Very original...is this meant as a children's song?

Wow! Between the strong and lilting mama voice and children's high soprano voices and the multitude of different instruments this really is an earful. And it is educational to boot! A fun song that makes you want to sing along. Love the upswing of the voices -- it is surprising and refreshing - gives one a thrill. Jolly, fun song.

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter

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