Apes In Capes - Slapp Happy

Harken child by life beguiled

It’s said that some come unsung

Sorry, no song for some

Sing-song's ham-strung

Seasoned with lies, hardboiled

But still calling all of the tunes

He’s donned his garb

The costume of a buffoon — we rise

To applaud his disguise

Tho miles of smiles will greet

Your wiles, it’s said that

Some come unsung, sorry

No song for some

Sing sad song sung

If lady luck remain unstruck

Or run amok aah!

What can he do?

Shunned

He’s sure to come unstuck

Wrapped in white silk

Antelope’s milk for soothing

His eyes.

Apes traipse in capes

It is unfortunate to see them

Rise to applaud one’s disguise