Fox In the Henhouse

Out here in the country
We're simple-hearted hicks
All moony-eyed and innocent
As fluffy little chicks
But though we ain't so worldly
Hell, most are dumb as rocks
We know that where there's chickens
There's bound to be a fox

You got me wrong, sister
Do I?

Now me, I'm just a farm girl
I've barely left the nest
City lights, the great wide world-
Ain't seen 'em, I'll attest
But I've seen lots of foxes
Enough to write a book
And Mister, I'm quite certain
That I recognize your look

You're a fox in the henhouse
It's clear as clear can be
The twinklin' eyes, the devilish grin
The flash of filigree
But though you're quick and cunning, Mister,
I can guarantee
A fox like you don't fool a chick like me

You got all that on your first read?
Just by lookin' at the cover
Still want to thumb the pages, don't you?

Now, foxes, they look dashing (Yeah)
And foxes, they talk sweet (Uh-huh)
But foxes, they get hungry
And chicken's what they eat (Is that right?)
Well, I may look like dinner
But me, I'm no one's dupe
And I know what you're doing
Creeping 'round this chicken coop

Now, a fox like you
You're thinkin' that chasing this chicken might be fun
Yeah, a fox like me
I'm thinkin' 'bout plucking those feathers one by one
You're thinking 'bout sinking your teeth right in
The juice is running all down my chin
Bet you didn't think you were talking to the county sheriff

The county sheriff?
You?

This flock of mine, they're suffering
They're reeling from the drought
They want someone to save them
That's why I want you out
Three days, fine, that I'll give you
Then go- go somewhere far
'Cause me, I ain't no chicken
But I know damn well what you are

You're a fox in the henhouse
A crooked SOB
A traveling con who better move on and leave my people be
To mess with this here henhouse
You'll regret it
Watch and see
A fox like you don't fool a chick like me