Story Behind The Song
Wrote this song on one of my tours as I was driving through the Everglades and saw lots of anhingas. They really are funny birds!
Song Description
Science learning made fun. There are actions to go along with this song. Kids LOVE it and once they hear it and do the dance, they never forget it.
| Song Length |
3:12 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, World - Reggae/Caribbean |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
In High Spirits, Joyful |
Subject |
Birds, Region |
| Similar Artists |
Peter, Paul & Mary |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
I know who rules the roost - You do!
You dry your wings in the tree.
The sun makes glory shine on your back
Then you fly away free. CHORUS
CHORUS: Anhinga, Anhinga, you look so funny
Your wings-a, Your wings-a stick out in the air. Awk Awk! (repeat)
I like the way you catch your lunch.
You make your beak like a spear.
You toss that fishy up in the sky
Then whoop! Make him disappear. (gulping sound) CHORUS
Bridge: Oooo Anhinga see a fish
Oooo Anhinga eagle eye (eye, eye, eye)
Oooo Anhinga wants to eat (EAT! EAT!)
Oooo Anhinga, take a dive.
CHORUS.
And when you want a little romance
You nuzzle your honey's neck,
You make her a nest out of moss and twigs
Where she can lay her blue eggs. CHORUS
Some call you turkey; some call you snake.
I like to call you my friend.
And I will take care of your Everglades
So the River of Grass never ends!