The lyrics:
My canary plays canasta in CanarsieShe scoffs at those who favor crazy eights
She won't deal five-card stud
And, oh, your name is mud
If you should try to tempt her with charades.
Yes, my canary plays canasta in Canarsie
Although she never brings a deck of cards
She isn't one for rummy
And she complains to Mummy
If ever you suggest a round of hearts.
Oh, my canary plays canasta in Canarsie
(And this is where you'll hear some different chords)
We hope we've raised a smile
Tin Pan Alley style
With avians who sneer at checkerboards
[J. Caws-Elwitt] © 2014 Strangest Songs (ASCAP)
