Vera Johnson - The Queerest Critter lyrics

What is the queerest critter of all? Man is the queerest, I recall – Never sees the hand-writing on the wall Till his back is up against it! Harpoon Harry roams the seas Slaughtering the whales Wonders why there are so few In the oceans where he sails! What is the queerest critter of all? Man is the queerest, I recall – Never sees the hand-writing on the wall Till his back is up against it! Seiner Sammy looks for fish Brings his catch to shore Takes the most that he's allowed Grumbles cause he can't get more! What is the queerest critter of all? Man is the queerest, I recall –

Never sees the hand-writing on the wall Till his back is up against it! Logger Louis fells the trees Sends them to the mill Cannot understand why floods Wash out each denuded hill! What is the queerest critter of all? Man is the queerest, I recall – Never sees the hand-writing on the wall Till his back is up against it! Moe the Miner strips the hill Claws up earth and clay Rips the ground to get the coal – He says that's the price you pay! What is the queerest critter of all? Man is the queerest, I recall – Never sees the hand-writing on the wall Till his back is up against it!