| I’m gonna be a shady lady bird |
| I got an awful lot to learn |
| But if you tell me that my heart’s on fire |
| I’m gonna let it burn |
| I’m gonna be a shockin' mockin' bird |
| I’m gonna mingle with the best |
| I’m gonna try to find my heart’s desire |
| I’m gonna rob the nest |
| Just like little miss muffett |
| Eating her whey and curds |
| When I act a bit tough |
| I frighten away the birds |
| I’m gonna be a slummin' hummin' bird |
| I’m gonna pass along the word |
| I’m gonna have my fun and never tire |
| And if my technique seems absurd |
| That’s because I’ve never been |
| A shady lady bird. |
| (Musical Break) |
| I’m gonna be a shady lady bird |
| I hope the payment is deferred |
| For if I fly back safely to my perch |
| And find the worst has not occurred |
| That’s because I’ve never been |
| A shady lady bird. |