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Warning Lyrics by Shel Silverstein

Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)

1984

Inside everybody's nose
There lives a sharp-toothed snail.
So if you stick your finger in,
He may bite off your nail.
Stick it farther up inside,
And he may bite your ring off.
Stick it all the way, and he
May bite the whole darn thing off.

About “Warning” by Shel Silverstein

Read the complete lyrics to "Warning" by Shel Silverstein from the album "Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)" in 1984. 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 Non-Music, Poetry.

"Warning" is performed by Shel Silverstein. from the album "Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)" in 1984 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Warning", explore more songs by Shel Silverstein using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Warning" is credited to Shel Silverstein. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Warning" appears on "Where the Sidewalk Ends (book)" in 1984.

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