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December first 1971
On the island of Pinta a tortoise roamed
Most vegetation was destroyed by goats
Yet still George roamed with nothing but hope
Sole survivor of your species
Geochelone nigra abingdoni
Youâre the rarest creature in the world
With a name like that you could get any girl
Oh, Lonesome George
Giant tortoise of Galapagos
Youâve got no one and thatâs how itâs been
Listen, George Iâll be your friend
Ten thousand dollars to find you a partner
Its time you stop trying to be a martyr
Sixty to a hundred yet no ones sure
Age is just a number that what Iâve heard
I think its time you became a father
Listen George you donât have to love her
Come on George step up your game
All the other species are jealous of your name
Oh, Lonesome George
Giant tortoise of Galapagos
Youâve got no one and thatâs how itâs been
Listen, George Iâll be your friend