The Unicorn
The Rovers Lyrics

A long time ago, when the earth was still green
Many years ago, in the early days of the earth

And there were more kinds of animals than you've ever seen
There were more species of animals than you have witnessed in your lifetime

They'd run around free while the earth was being born
The animals roamed freely during the formation of the earth

But the loveliest of all was the unicorn
The most beautiful and graceful animal was the unicorn

There was green alligators and long-necked geese
There were alligators with green-colored skin and geese with long necks

Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
There were camels with humps and chimpanzees roaming around

Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born
There were also cats, rats, and elephants in existence, I can assure you

Now god seen some sinnin' and it gave him pain
God witnessed some sinful behavior and it caused Him emotional pain

And he says, 'stand back, I'm going to make it rain'
God warns Noah that he is going to cause it to rain

He says, 'hey, brother Noah, I'll tell you what to do
God gives Noah instructions on what he should do

Build me a floating zoo'
God instructs Noah to construct a boat to carry the animals

And take some of them green alligators and long-necked geese
Noah is to bring aboard the alligators and geese he saw earlier

Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
He is also to take on board camels with humps and chimpanzees

Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born
Along with some cats, rats and elephants

Don't you forget my unicorn'
God reminds Noah to also bring the unicorn along

Old Noah was there to answer the call
Noah was ready and available to answer God's call

He finished up making the ark just as the rain started fallin'
Noah finished building the boat just as the rain began to pour

He marched in the animals two by two
He led the animals onto the boat in pairs

And he called out as they went through 'Hey, Lord'
Noah spoke out to God as the animals entered the ark

I've got your green alligators and long-necked geese
He announces that he has brought aboard the alligators and geese

Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
As well as the camels and chimpanzees

Some cats and rats and elephants, but Lord, I'm so forlorn
Noah expresses his sadness and despair that he cannot locate the unicorn

I just can't see no unicorn'
Noah is unable to spot the unicorn

Then Noah looked out through the driving rain
Amid the heavy rain, Noah peered outside

Them unicorns was hiding, playing silly games
The unicorns were playing hide and seek, being playful and silly

Kicking and splashing while the rain was pouring
The unicorns were in high spirits, having fun in the rain

Oh, them silly unicorns
Noah was amused at the playful nature of these creatures

There was green alligators and long-necked geese
Among the other animals, there were still alligators and geese

Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
The camels and chimpanzees were still present too

Noah cried, 'close the doors 'cause the rain is pourin'
Noah ordered that the doors of the ark be shut to keep out the rain

And we just can't wait for no unicorns'
Noah had to leave without the unicorn since they were not coming aboard

The ark started movin', it drifted with the tide
The ark started to move, drifting along with the tide

Them unicorns looked up from the rock and they cried
The unicorns saw the ark drift away and cried out

And the waters came down and sort of floated them away
The floodwaters washed the unicorns away, floating them off into the distance

And that's why you'll never see a unicorn, to this very day
The unicorn was lost forever in the flood, and since then, they have never been seen again

You'll see green alligators and long-necked geese
Even though the unicorn is gone, you can still find alligators and geese

Some humpty-backed camels and some chimpanzees
And the other animals that Noah carried, like camels and chimpanzees

Some cats and rats and elephants, but sure as you're born
Just like before, there were still cats, rats, and elephants

You're never gonna see no unicorn
But unfortunately, you'll never again be able to lay eyes on a unicorn