It was one of those warm and clear summer mornings down on the farm.
The sun was rising in a clear blue sky and a gentle breeze was rippling
through the trees.
Out by the barn, the cows were mooing softly; the sheep were moving about
quietly in their pens. The horses were grazing in the pasture and on the
front porch, the dog was curled up and fast asleep. It seemed like all the
animals were happy and content except for the chickens.
There was no doubt about it. The chickens were restless and really
needed a vacation. So they packed their suitcases and off they went.
Around the tractor, under a fence, through a long dark tunnel, it made no
sense.
Across the river, up over the hill and down the road they went.
At the airport, there was all kinds of activity with planes coming and
going. Passengers had just begun loading at Gate #5. When all of a sudden,
out of nowhere, all these chickens started boarding the plane too. They were
wearing sunglasses and Hawaiian shirts. They even had cameras around their
necks. Where in the world did they think they were going?
Chorus:
Chickens on a plane fly through the sky
Off to California in July.
Chickens on vacation fly through the air
From a farm in Delaware.
1. They bob their heads, com their hair.
Some watch clouds below.
Hear them talk: "Bok! Bok! Bok!"
They're ready for the fireworks show. Chorus:
2. With shorts and sandal, funny hats,
They're dancing in the aisles.
Round they go. Do-si-do.
Look at all those chicken smiles. Chorus:
3. They pick at snacks. Scratch their backs.
Some they cross their legs.
All those beaks pecking at seats.
One hen laid an egg. Chorus:
4. A rooster shouts: "Let's jump out!"
They put on their parachutes.
They open the door.
Count to four. “One, two, three, four!”
They creep to the edge.
They look way down.
"Hey, we're chickens! Yahoo!
(chickens jump out)
Final Choruses:
Chickens with parachutes drop from the sky.
Flap their wings and close their eyes.
Chickens with parachutes drop to the trees
In the hills of Tennessee.
Chickens on a plane, fly through the sky.
Now in Tennessee, they've just arrived.
Chickens on vacation fly through the air
From a farm in Delaware.