We've Common Ancestry

With Actions!
To the tune of "Great Big Gobs of Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts"

Or, for those with a more protected background,
To the tune of "I'm in the Lord's Army"

I may never swing through the tropic trees,
Swim in Antarctic seas,
Make honey with the bees.
I may never be as green as garden peas,
But we've common ancestry. Yes, sir!

Oh, we've common ancestry. Yes, sir!
We've common ancestry. Yes, sir!

I may never groom another chimpanzee,
Run with the wildebeasts,
Fly south with honking geese.
I may never suck blood with fellow fleas,
But we've common ancestry. Yes, sir!

Oh, we've common ancestry. Yes, sir!
We've common ancestry. Yes, sir!

I may never work someplace in zero gees,
Do neurosurgery,
Or collect a lawyer's fees.
I may never tickle fancy ivory keys,
But we've common ancestry. Yes, sir!

Oh, we've common ancestry. Yes, sir!
We've common ancestry. Yes, sir!

Actions:
"swing" - brachiate
"swim" - dog paddle
"common ancestry" - Join hands until the next verse
"fly south" - flap hands
"suck blood" - flick a small flea off your arm
"fees" - rub thumb against fingers
"ivory" - play air piano



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