By now, you wonder when I'll be away. I live by rules... I'll share with you today. [Verse 1] The Jabberwock knows how to never bother, A welcome wears out, one way or another. I earn my keep, and trade my tales for food. To stay too long... I consider it rude. [Chorus] The Jabberwock brings no grief or harm, But the mind of a grown-up... you cannot charm. I took Lewis Carroll's advice, and learned it well: Only children listen to the tales I tell. [Verse 2] This is the only life this creature knows, To find out who to trust... and dodge my foes. I hide in shadows, secret and unseen, Where moss grows thick... and the wild woods turn green. [Chorus] The Jabberwock brings no grief or harm, But the mind of a grown-up... you cannot charm. I took Lewis Carroll's advice, and learned it well: Only children listen to the tales I tell. [Verse 3] I share lost riddles, maps, and paths of old, For those who find my hidden, secret hold. These words will keep me safe, forevermore, Until I pack my bags... and cross the shore. [Chorus] The Jabberwock brings no grief or harm, But the mind of a grown-up... you cannot charm. I took Lewis Carroll's advice, and learned it well: Only children listen to the tales I tell. [Outro] My time is up... tonight I bid adieu. Thanks for the food... these stories are for you. Remember me, and I will do the same. After all... it’s the reason that I came. [End]
