Possum & Chicken - Ukulele Original feat. Bunnyflower!

A Song About A Possum & Chicken
2010 Captain Lovehandles

There was once a young possum who left his abode
But he was smarter than most - before he got to the road
He stopped in to see his chicken friend, he'd heard that she knew
About crossing the road, and asked her what he should do.
Chicken told our friend that she would be delighted to tell him
Of the rules of the road because she knew them so well
But he should carefully write down every word that she said
Because they're not just for chickens but for most quadrupeds.

(She said) Be careful not to cross in the dark of the night
And it's a good idea to wear clothes that are bright.
Stop, look and listen before you take the first step.
That's three simple words that will make you adept.
Don't stop to play, just move on across.
It may seem like fun, but don't do it because
One little slip, and you can bet that for sure
You'll be a big greasy spot with some eyeballs and fur.
(and we wouldn't want that, would we?)

Knowledge is good and now he knew what to do.
He marched out to the street as his excitement, it grew.
He looked left, he looked right and he was fixin' to hop
Into the road when right behind him he heard someone say STOP!

Now Possum, there's another rule that I meant to include.
Its extremely important so I'll tell you now, dude.
Any time you feel like crossing, you can never go wrong
With four eyes instead of two, so take a good friend along.
(Its also more fun!)

So hand in hand they proceeded cross the roadway to glide
And when they made it across, Possum was glad that he tried.
Though he now had forgotten why he wanted to go.
Chicken smiled, That's another thing that all chickens know.
(But that's a story for another time.)

Chords:
(Intro - Verse - Instrumental)
G | B | G | C | D | D7 | G | D7
G | B | G | C | D | D7 | G | D7 | G

(Bridge)
Em | B repeat...
Em | G | C | D7

This is my entry entry for Grammy's "Ukulele Tunes for Little Ears" contest. Thanks for watching. MUCH thanks to Bunnyflower and her girls, who put a lot of effort into her part. Please visit her channel at http://youtube.com/armyofcuteness

Also of interest:
A comparative study was conducted of the inhibition of liver microsomal cytochrome P450 phase I biotransformation enzyme activity of the Australian brushtail possum, rat, rabbit, sheep and chicken. The possum has caused considerable agricultural and ecological problems since its introduction to New Zealand. This work investigated species differences in cytochrome P450 inhibition by selected imidazole derivatives that may be exploited for designing a more species-specific method of toxicological control of the New Zealand possum population. The imidazole derivatives used were ketoconazole, clotrimazole, miconazole and cimetidine. The potency of these inhibitors varied, with clotrimazole and miconazole being most potent, followed by ketoconazole. Cimetidine was the least effective inhibitor. The inhibitory effect of imidazole derivatives on cytochrome p450 phase I biotransformation enzymes appeared more effective in the possum than in other species. All inhibitors used produced type II spectra upon interaction with cytochrome P450 preparations. Possum and chicken microsomal preparations showed absorbancy maxima at 428 nm, rabbit and rat and 429 nm, and sheep at 431 nm.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• ukulele
• underground
• uke
• opossum
• possum
• chicken
• original
• mainland
• bunny
• flower
• captain
• lovehandles

[ArmyOfCuteness]

You rock! :D

[CaptainUkehandles]

@ArmyOfCuteness Takes one to know one... rock that is.

[smyrna5]

Good song. It sounded great on the patio. Nice to finally meet you.

[CaptainUkehandles]

@smyrna5 Thanks, SWB. What's better than hanging out on the patio playin' ukes with cool people?

[Ukerepublic]

The Cap'n keeps on doing it right! Ya'll sound good and the song was put together. I'm going to be more careful!

[CaptainUkehandles]

@Ukerepublic Oh yeah... the Cap'n do chickens right! Oh wait... that's the Colonel. Whatever.

[CaptainUkehandles]

@phatuke I hope it's educational. That was a goal for it. Glad you enjoyed it.

[phatuke]

i love the tire shirt and wall graphics, not only is your video entertaining it's educational too!

[agrlfmtx]

@CaptainUkehandles They all go hand in hand!!! woo hoo!!! t:)

[CaptainUkehandles]

@agrlfmtx Thanks, T! Yes, songs about possums and chickens are simply the best. Next to songs about Elvis and chili.