Never Smile at a Crocodile

"Never Smile at a Crocodile" was a song written for Peter Pan, though it only appears in instrumental form in the final film as the theme for Tick-Tock the Crocodile. It is the most famous song ever deleted in Disney history; however, the instrumental version is played whenever Tick-Tock appears. The version with lyrics appears on Disney Sing-Along Songs - Volume 6: Under The Sea, sung by Henry Calvin.

This song was also performed in Episode 114 of The Muppet Show, where it was sung by Mary Louise, the frogs and a crocodile.

Lyrics
Never smile at a crocodile No, you can't get friendly with a crocodile Don't be taken in by his welcome grin He's imagining how well you'd fit within his skin Never smile at a crocodile Never tip your hat and stop to talk awhile Never run, walk away, say good-night, not good-day Clear the aisle but never smile at Mister Crocodile

You may very well be well bred Lots of etiquette in your head But there's always some special case, time or place to forget etiquette

Never smile at a crocodile No, you can't get friendly with a crocodile Don't be taken in by his welcome grin He's imagining how well you'd fit within his skin Never smile at a crocodile Never tip your hat and stop to talk awhile Never run, walk away, say good-night, not good-day Clear the aisle but never smile at Mister Crocodile

You may very well be well bred Lots of etiquette in your head But there's always some special case, time or place to forget etiquette

For instance:

Never smile at a crocodile No, you can't get friendly with a crocodile Don't be taken in by his welcome grin He's imagining how well you'd fit within his skin

Never smile at a crocodile Never tip your hat and stop to talk awhile Don't be rude, never mock, throw a kiss, not a rock Clear the aisle but never smile at Mister Crocodile