Screech In

Now there's a solemn, old tradition
For admission - or audition - to
Transition from a Come From Away
To be a Newfoundlander

The only way at any rate
Is to pass away and pray to fate and
Wait to reincarnate
As a Newfoundlander

Hey, hey - come on inside
Nothing ventured, nothing tried
Only a couple of people cried
You'll be a Newfoundlander

Hey, hey - sit down right here
You'll feel better in a year
Try to ignore your doubts and fears
And you'll be a Newfoundlander

Now the first part is the еasiest
We'll soon get to thе queasiest
I'll need you to repeat this mess
You'll become a Newfoundlander

'Cause we speaks a different language, son
We adds some ess'es and some rum
You'll have to try a good ol' cod tongue
When you become a Newfoundlander

Hey, hey - just do your best
Nothing scary, nothing yet
You'll have to change the way you're dressed
And you'll be a Newfoundlander

Hey, hey - just sing along
Nothing ventured just prolonged
There's thirty verses in this song
Then you'll be a Newfoundlander

Now with every transformation
Comes a tiny bit of risk
You've got to walk the plank
And there'll be blood
Or there'll be bliss
And it's the same to be a
Newfoundlander
Every person's wish
So don't be dumb
Just take the plunge
Go on and kiss the fish!
(One! Two! One! Two! Three! Four!)

Hey, hey - come on tonight
Take a risk and take a ride
Jump right in with both feet tied
And you'll be a Newfoundlander

Hey, hey - come on once more
Nothing ventured, nothing sore
After it's over, out the door
And you'll be a Newfoundlander

After it's over you'll remember
That you're a Newfoundlander