Mark Lenover Once I Was A Lion Tamer
Once I was a lion tamer
Once I was a guest of honour
But the lions turned to dogs
And the honour turned to fog
Over the kitchen table
Once I was a great endeavour
Once I was a prized embezzler
But the greatness soon wore off
And the neighbours called the cops
In a fit of conscience
Once I was an entertainer
Once I was a friend to favour
But the clapping turned to rot
Staining each and every cot
At the local shelter
Once I was a lion tamer
Once I was a guest of honour
But the lions turned to dogs
And the honour turned to fog
Over the kitchen table
Stand if you're able
