Oh the king of the crocodiles was dying
And he thought that it was far too soon
But the witch doctor said, oh I can save you
If you get me the heart of a baboon

So the prince of the crocodiles went downstream
To a place where on the bank there grew a tree
For he knew from many times that he had seen them
For that's where the big baboons would be

Oh the croc needs a doc, needs a doc real soon
But he also needs the heart of a big baboon

So he called from the river, do you hear me?
I'm talking to you baboons in that tree
Would any of you like to come a-sailing?
You can ride on my back and it's for free

So the leader of the pack said, how exciting
I'd really love to have a little ride
So he hopped onto the croc and he said take me
Sailing to the other side

Oh the croc needs a doc, needs a doc real soon
But he also needs the heart of a big baboon

When the croc got to the middle of the river
He said, aah I have caught you very well
For the king of the crocodiles is dying
And he needs your heart to break the spell

But the big baboon said, you know I can't help you
For I've left my heart upon yon tree
Take me back to the bank so I can fetch it
I'll be as quick as I can be

Oh the croc needs a doc, needs a doc real soon
But he also needs the heart of a big baboon

So the croc fell for his little story
And he took the baboon back to the bank
And he watched as the big baboon was climbing
But he didn't realise it was a prank

When the croc said, hurry up, don't keep me waiting
The baboon said, you forgot the golden rule
Just because somebody looks quite funny
You shouldn't ever take them for a fool

Oh the croc needs a doc, needs a doc real soon
But he also needs the heart of a big baboon
Oh the croc needs a doc, needs a doc real soon
But he also needs the heart of a big baboon