Clever Little Man

[Refrain 1]
He’s a clever little man
(He’s a clever little man)
He does the very best he can
(He tried to understand)

[Verse 1]
He’s a clever little man, he’s got a clever little plan
To make himself a life that’s safe and sound
He’s very sure he's right, 'cause he’s always out of sight
When things go wrong and someone wants his help

[Chorus 1]
He looks into the sky and he knows he wants to cry
But he can’t and he won't cause he thinks that grown-ups don’t
He’s scared right and he knows and it’s a pity and he shows it
There’s something in his face which puts him in his place
Something in his face which puts him in his place

[Refrain 2]
He’s clever little man
(He’s a clever little man)
He does the very best he can
(He tried to understand)

[Verse 2]
Although he’s very clever, you can bet he never never
Thought that he was doing nicely at everyone’s expense
If a smile is on his face, it must be in distaste
He’s a clever little man, you can see it in his face

[Chorus 2]
He looks into the sky and he knows he wants to cry
But he can’t and he won't cause he thinks that grown-ups don’t
He’s scared right and he knows and it’s a pity and he shows it
There’s something in his face which puts him in his place
Something in his face which puts him in his place

[Refrain 3]
He’s a clever little man
(He’s a clever little man)
He does the very best he can
(He tried to understand)

[Chorus 3]
He looks into the sky and he knows he wants to cry
But he can’t and he won't cause he thinks that grown-ups don’t
He’s scared right and he knows and it’s a pity and he shows it
There’s something in his face which puts him in his place
Something in his face which puts him in his place
Something in his face which puts him in his place

[Refrain 4]
He’s a clever little man
(He’s a clever little man)
He does the very best he can
(He tried to understand)
He’s a clever little man
He’s a got clever little plan
He does the very best he can