We Weary Deer

We weary deer live in fear, weary deer
For we fear that we hear the hunters near
With a tag for the toe of dear John and Jane Doe
Oh, no, we’re wary, weary deer

Hunt the moose or the goose, but please turn the poor deer loose
For our families would miss us if we're not here
We stay up all the night in a terrible fright
Pity us, bleary, wary, weary deer

Oh, the foot of the hare brings good luck beyond compare
And the hair of the bear is more impressive
That space on your wall could use a nice trophy trout
Think about it, think about it

While we weary deer live in fear, weary deer
Hiding down in the deep, damp, dark, dank den, in the gloom
How we long for a day with the antelope to play
Oh, surely some sunshine shall shine soon

Hunt big game if you must, they're more glamorous than us
Or a feast of feathered fowl is delicious
The elk stand so tall and so proud that they must
Present a target that'll make you want to skip us

Steer clear of the deer, we live in fear, weary deer
For we fear that we hear the hunters near
With a tag for the toe of John Deere and Jane Doe
We're leery, bleary, wary, weary deer