Crocodile roll (intro)

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1. Havin’ a barbie by the river with no-one else around,

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a tropical honeymoon, knockin’ a XXXX down.

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She was standin’ in the water, eatin’ a pumpkin scone,

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when (crunch), ooh - - - she was gone.

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And they were doin’ the crocodile roll, the woman and the reptile

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doin’ the crocodile roll in the middle of the river.

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2. Down came her husband with a gun and a carving knife

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to slaughter every crocodile for takin’ his darlin’ wife.

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You, you, you can’t go ‘round eating Queenslanders,

you, you overgrown goannas,

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I’ll turn you all into shoes (crunch) ooh - - - it was in the news.

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And they were doin’ the crocodile roll, the husband and the reptile,

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doin’ the crocodile roll in the middle of the river.

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3. Down came his bloodhound, with mangy curly hair,

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picked up the scent, away he went, arse in the air.

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And the dog got carried away and ran out on a log,

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when (crunch) (yelp) - - - Guess what? No more dog !

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And they were doin’ the crocodile roll, the canine and the reptile,

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doin’ the crocodile roll, in the middle of the river.

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4. Down came a wild pig, rootin’ all about,

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the little swine drank the wine and really pigged it out.

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Then the crocodile chased him ‘round and the little pig said, “Up Yours!”

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(crunch) (screech) into another croc’s jaws.

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And they were doin’ the crocodile roll, the porker and the reptile,

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doin’ the crocodile roll in the middle of the river.

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5. There’s no moral to this story, just a brand new dance,

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grab your partner by the neck and swing your crocodile pants.

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Tippee toe in the water, are you ready for romance ?

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Swirl your tail ‘round the floor, go on take a chance !

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Now you’re doin’ the crocodile roll, stirrin’ up the mud,

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doin’ the crocodile roll in the middle of the river.

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They were doin’ the crocodile roll, stirrin’ up the mud crabs,

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doin’ the crocodile roll in the middle of the river.

(orig. = capo 1st) (John Willamson)