Bennie The Frog Poem by Orlando Belo

Bennie always sang in the bathtub,
his dream was to sing with a band.
At night he visited the bars and clubs,
as he travelled throughout the land.

In a pub called the Pig and Whistle
he heard music loud and clear.
But he didn't hear anyone singing
and thought that his chance was here.

When the band took a break from playing.
Bennie went over to have a chat.
He asked if he could sing a song with them
and they said yes, at the drop of a hat.

They asked what song he would like to sing
when they returned to the stage to play.
Bennie chose an old rock ‘n' roll number;
Buddy Holly's ‘That'll Be The Day'.

The room quickly filled up with people,
as Bennie stood in front of the band.
The standing pianist played the introduction
then Bennie grabbed the mic' and sang.

There was plenty of foot-tapping and clapping,
and the audience stamped on the floor.
They liked the sound of Bennie's melodic voice,
and when he finished, they shouted for more.

Bennie at last had become a singer
and his dreams had all come true,
and instead of just singing in the bathtub,
he now sings to audiences too.