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King Chanticleer Lyrics by Doris Day

By the Light of the Silvery Moon (with Paul Weston and His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir)

1953

When the sun begins to rise
You'll see a light in the eastern skies
You'll hear a rooster crow
All the animals appear
When they hear that cry of Chanticleer
They're up and on the go
Howdy there folks, say how ya been
Good morning ladies, my, aren't we thin
Hi there, fella, lemme see that grin
Time for the jubilee
Round the barnyard goes the mighty cavalcade
Gorgeously arrayed, see them on parade
All the animals assemble there, as the break of day draws near
All the crickets, bees and birds upon the wing
All commence to sing, hear the chorus ring
Though they often try, they never beat the cry of Chanticleer
See the turkey chicken reel without a care
And the chicken there do the grizzly bear
While the goat begins to castle walk
You ought to stand and cheer
When the ducks begin to do the turkey trot
They get plenty hot, give it all they've got
But they can't compete with the spotted feet of Chanticleer
(All the crickets, bees and birds upon the wing
All commence to sing, hear the chorus ring
Though they often try, they never beat the cry of Chanticleer)
Oh life is fine when you rise and shine with the king of the barnyard
Barnyard animal noises mimicked by the cast
King Chanticleer
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Doris Day

Doris Day

About “King Chanticleer” by Doris Day

Read the complete lyrics to "King Chanticleer" by Doris Day from the album "By the Light of the Silvery Moon (with Paul Weston and His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir)" in 1953. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Soundtrack, Jazz, Pop.

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"King Chanticleer" is credited to Doris Day. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"King Chanticleer" appears on "By the Light of the Silvery Moon (with Paul Weston and His Orchestra & The Norman Luboff Choir)" in 1953.

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