The Tortoise lyrics

He was just a lonely tortoise looking for a home

His tiny feet were blistered with the miles he had to roam

I found him in a pet shop

On his cheek there was a tear

And painted on his little back

Was 20 pence to clear

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He's a faithful friend a tortoise

He'll love you till the end

And you won't need a person with a tortoise for a friend

I took him from the petshop, tied to a piece of string

I'm sure that he was happy for I thoght I heard him sing

I took him to my sports car, we had manys the mile to go

I tied him to the bumper, he was grateful for the tow

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In winter he would hibernate

Yes, we'd both retire

And when his little feet, his tiny feet, got cold

I'd place him on the fire

In summer by the swimming pool

I was so proud of him

I'd throw him in, and then he'd sink

I don't think that he could swim

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Then came the day that's coming to all creatures great and small

A drunken driver hit my friend, he smashed him against a wall

When I arrived all I could find were little bits of shell

I made them into plectrums, I know my plectrums well

• Artist:The Corries