Wagstaff the Woodpecker
(video)
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1. Wagstaff has a black mask and a red cap on his head,
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his beak is always sharp and
clean,
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his cloak is black and
carefully preened.
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A more beautiful bird is yet
to be seen,
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whilst flying through the
forest.
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2. When you are so handsome, it's so hard to be modest,
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you keep yourself a bit to
yourself,
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eat sensible food look after
your health.
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And don't store too much on
the shelf,
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like squirrels in the forest.
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Wagstaff Woodpecker, Wagstaff Woodpecker !
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3. Now some may think he's snobbish, but really he is shy,
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he's got a shoulder you can
cry on,
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he's the kind of a chap you
can rely on.
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He stops for trouble and never
flies on,
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if a problem should arise.
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Wagstaff Woodpecker, Wagstaff
Woodpecker !
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4. So if there's any trouble to Wagstaff they all turn,
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he tries to see no one comes
to harm,
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When temperatures rise he's
always calm.
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"There's absolutely no
cause for alarm !"
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That's one of his favourite
terms.
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Wagstaff Woodpecker, Wagstaff Woodpecker !
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5. Oh, Wagstaff is a hero in his mask and cloak attired,
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in the forest the Lone Ranger,
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never turning his back on
danger,
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helping out both friend and
stranger,
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he's a bird we can admire,
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he's a bird we can admire. - -
- (animals talking) ....
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Wagstaff Woodpecker, Wagstaff Woodpecker !
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Wagstaff Woodpecker, Wagstaff Woodpecker ….
(Ralph McTell)