(Bamboo Cage) from “House of Flowers”, 1954. Words by Truman Capote and Harold Arlen. Music by Harold Arlen.
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Oh, de Cock’rel strut by
Wid a mean gleam in his eye
His head held so high
De bird, he very brave, not afraid to die
Oh, de Cock’rel struts unique
As he slyly sharpens his beak
Proudly promenades his physique
De bird, he very brave, courage at its peak
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