2.  I promise I will spread the word,
        Once I have seen that Holy Bird --
     I will spread the word
        to the Heathen and the Jew,
     When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!

     I will start an Inquisition
         That will stamp out superstition,
     I'll send sinners to perdition,
         where I hope they'll stew!

     I'll want everyone to see --
         A Torquemada..out-a...me!
     I'll revive the Rack,
          the Faggot and the Screw --
     When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!
 

3.  I promise I will say my prayers,
        And praise the Man that lives upstairs,
     I'll indulge
         in lots of pious ballyhoo
     When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!

     I am sure with practice, you can
        Tell a horn bill from a toucan,
     Or a parrot from a parakeet
        or cockatoo!

     These are in plentiful supply,
         But where are the monkeys which can fly?
     I will join the Church
         and rent myself a pew --
     When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!
 

4.   I promise that I will begin
          To try and save the world from sin --
      I will no longer swear, or drink,
          or smoke, or chew;
      When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!

      I'll enjoy the asses braying --
          I will join the mantis praying --
      I'll revere the sacred Brahman saying --
          Moo, Moo, Moo!

      I'll resign myself to Fate,
          And for my Savior I will wait —
       I will learn my beads
          and say them through & through.
       When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!
 

5.   I promise I will never doubt --
          That I will lead a life devout --
      I will take my place
           among the Chosen Few,
      When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!

      I'll consider this my nemesis --
           Revive my faith in Genesis,
      For I will know that Darwin
           simply can't be true!

      I'll get down upon my knees,
           And ask forgiveness if you please -
      I will wash my brains
           and start my life anew
      When I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!
 

6.   I promise I will speak the Truth --
           To Men, to Women and to Youth,
      And always try to seek
           until I find
      And say whatever's on my mind!

      Though the Pope may have it in for me
           And call it mortal sin for me,
      I'll stamp out every infamy
           that haunts Mankind!

      I will cheerfully declare --
           "Behold, the Emperor is bare!"
     And I will thumb my nose
           and bid them all "Adieu"
     'Till I've seen an Angel in the Zoo!