The Chipmunks — I Aint No Dang Cartoon

Alvin: Some time ago I saw the need for folks to laugh and sing The world was pretty serious I could lighten up some things So I put on this red jersey With a cheerful yellow "A" I put a smile on people's faces And brightened up their day But just because I make you laugh That don't mean I'm just a loon! I may be made of Ink and paint But I ain't no dang cartoon! Chorus: Cartoon He ain't no dang cartoon Alvin: My face had been on plates and cups Bed sheets A babies' potties PJ's, lunch pails Shoes and gowns From nice to semi-gaudy But that don't mean I'm just a joke And don't deserve respect I may have a tail and be covered with fur But I ain't nobody's pet Just because I make you laugh That don't mean I'm just a loon! I may be made of Ink and paint But I ain't no dang cartoon! Chorus: Cartoon He ain't no dang cartoon Alvin: I know I have a squeaky voice I've learned to live with that And if I had to be a rodent Thank God I'm not a rat! I give my pint of paint a week And pay my taxes too And help support a charity For homeless Looney Tunes I hold my little song Ain't just howlin' at the moon! I may be made of Ink and paint But I ain't no dang cartoon! Chorus: Cartoon He ain't no dang cartoon Alvin: I know I'm in good company They laughed at Einstein too Columbus was another one And Bishop Tutu too So when you see the yellow "A" And big red cap appear Say "Howdy Mister Alvin!" And you better be sincere! Just because I make you laugh Don't mean I'm just a loon! I may be made of Ink and paint But I ain't no dang cartoon! No, I ain't no dang cartoon! No, sir!