Classic Poem

VERSE

A heat wave
Blew right into town last week,
She came from
The island of Martinique,
The can-can
She dances will make you fry,
The can-can
Is really the reason why

REFRAIN

We're having a heat wave,
A tropical heat wave.
The temp'rature's rising —
It isn't surprising —
She certainly can . . .
Can-can.
She started the heat wave
By letting her seat wave,
And in such a way that
The customers say that
She certainly can . . .
Can-can.
Gee!
Her anatomy
Made the mercury
Jump to ninety-three.
Yes sir!
We're having a heat wave,
A tropical heat wave.
The way that she moves that
Thermometer proves that
She certainly can . . .
Can-can.

PATTER

It's so hot,
The weatherman will
Tell you a record's been made.
It's so hot,
A coat of tan will
Cover your face in the shade.
It's so hot
The coldest maiden
Feels just as warm as a bride.
It's so hot
A chicken laid an
Egg on the street
And it fried!

REPEAT REFRAIN