Little Iron Fellow

Verse 1

I tiptoe past the yard where the puppies play

To greet the iron stranger that anchors the day

Cast in heavy metal, bolted to the street

A brilliant splash of red at the passing feet

The old man on the porch watches shadows grow

But the hydrant never moves in the evening glow

Chorus

Oh, lookie there, sitting right on the street!

A little iron fellow by the passing feet!

The fire hydrant stands with its arms held wide,

As the whole wide world goes rolling on by!

Verse 2

It doesn't chase the truck or its happy tune

It just reflects the light of the afternoon moon

When a lady drops her hat and it starts to roll

The hydrant blocks the wind by the telephone pole

Standing like a soldier, washing dust away

The secret little hero of a beautiful day

Chorus

Oh, lookie there, sitting right on the street!

A little iron fellow by the passing feet!

The fire hydrant stands with its arms held wide,

As the whole wide world goes rolling on by!

Outro

Walking home... by the fading light...

Fire hydrant painted bright!

Unlocking the valve where the river flowed...

Goodbye!