He Who Laughs Last

[Verse 1] So you think you know the game My jokes are the claim to fame My words a tangled skein But I don't wish to be mean Just smile and wave My jokes will bring you to the grave [Verse 2] So you've heard the stories and fables The many songs at the tables The one's they raise the mug to For the tales of our derring-do [Chorus] He who laughs last, laughs best Surely you assume I merely jest Sharp in mind, but sharper tongue My mettle will be sung You thumbs your nose at me But I've just begun For a Jester I be! [Instrumental] [Verse 1] So that's what I do Facing my fears with a joke or two But don't let that underestimate me For I am formidable, don't you see? I'll be around But don't call me a clown [Verse 2] With a dance and a jape Your mouth will be agape With juggling and tricks My jokes'll be your fix So behold my advice... [Chorus] He who laughs last, laughs best Surely you assume I merely jest Sharp in mind, but sharper tongue My mettle will be sung You thumbs your nose at me But I've just begun For a Jester I be! [Bridge] But I try to be like my father before Who would fight armies and explore Doing what I do, to help people like him With laughter to pull them from being grim [Chorus] He who laughs last, laughs best Surely you assume I merely jest Sharp in mind, but sharper tongue My mettle will be sung You thumbs your nose at me But I've just begun For a Jester I be! [Outro]