(Verse 1) Oh gather ’round, ye sailors, and I’ll spin a yarn tonight, ’Bout the shadowed shapes that roam the roof when moon is shining bright. They’re not ghosts nor ghoulies lurking, nor pirates sneakin’ through— They’re the clever Aussie possums, and they’re outsmartin’ me and you! (Chorus) Heave ho! Mind your bins and boats, For the possum crew is sly! They’ll pick your locks, they’ll raid your stores, With a glimmer in their eye. Oh they’re smarter than a captain With a map of every sea— Those cunning Aussie possums Singin’ “You’ll never outsmart me!” (Verse 2) They can navigate the rooftops like they’re sailing ocean swells, They memorise your feeding times like clever fuzzy bells. They’ve charted every garden path, each shed and pantry door— And once they find your snacks, me lads, they always come back for more! (Chorus) Heave ho! Mind your bins and boats… (same as above) (Verse 3) I saw one with a helmet once, made from half a flower pot, Another stole my sandwich clean—aye, right before it dropped! They scheme like seasoned sailors, and they plan like royal spies, But when you catch ’em in the act, they give those big sweet eyes… (Chorus) (Bridge) So if you hear a thump at night upon your trusty deck, Don’t fear a beastly monster come to make your ship a wreck. It’s just the possum navy, bold, intelligent and free— The brightest furry pirates in the Southern Hemisphere, see! (Final Chorus) Heave ho! Guard your rum and ropes, For they think just like a crew! If you leave a hatch unfastened, They’ll climb aboard for stew. Oh they’re smarter than the lot of us By land or by the sea— Those clever Aussie possums, Singin’ “You’ll never outsmart me!”
