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California Sea Otter

from Penguin Parade by Banana Slug String Band

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7. California Sea Otter

Written by Steve Van Zandt

copyright Slug Music (BMI) 1995
www.BananaSlugStringBand.com


Diving to the bottom where the food is found
Lyin’ in the kelp bed when the sun goes down.
Twistin’ and a-turning, spinning all around,
You know that you’re the ocean clown
California Sea Otter
You’re the ocean clown.
California Sea Otter
You’re the ocean clown.

There you are floating on your back
With that rock on your chest, you give that clam a crack.
You spin around, dive back down and then
You’re back to your back with a whack, smack snack again.

Night time comes, you’re fluffing up your fur.
Your pup’s on your belly snuggled warm and secure.
Wrap yourself in keep and you will be
In the cradle of the rockin’ sea.
California Sea Otter
You’re the ocean clown.
California Sea Otter
Just foolin’ around.

You were once hunted for that fur of yours.
I’m glad you’ve come back home to these safe shores.
Let’s go swim and surf out in the sea.
Come and ride a west coast wave with me.

Diving to the bottom where the food is found.
Lying in the kelp bed when the sun goes down.
Twistin’ and a-trning, spinning all around,
You know that you’re the ocean clown.
California Sea Otter
You’re the ocean clown.
California Sea Otter
Just foolin’ around
Whirlin’, twirlin’, whirlin’, twirlin’ sea otter.
California Sea Otter – You’re the ocean clown. (2X)

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from Penguin Parade, released January 1, 1995

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