Intro: E5 C#5
 
 
 
 
E5                              C#5
The turtle moves slowly and is happy with his pace of life 
The flamingo walks with elegant grace -- she knows she's one of a kind
 
 
 
 A5                                        E5
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel 
 
 
 
 
E5 C#5
 
 
 
E5                                        C#5
The happy crab danced on the beach to a calypso beat 
The happy marlin jumps for the pure joy of being alive 
 
 
 
A5                                        E5
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel 
 
 
 
 
E5 C#5
 
 
 
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The gator grinned as he dreamed of his next meal
Every good fisherman has a pelican watching over him
 
 
 A5                                        E5
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel
 
 
 
E5 C#5