Anansi the Spider
(Eensie Weensie spider)


Chorus:
Anansi is a spider 
Who loves playing tricks.
Better beware
If you're the one he picks!
He's a clever trickster
Who stays calm and cool,
Anansi the Spider
Can make you look a fool!



Once the tricky spider
Bragged to the King:
"I take a ride on Tiger
Each evening!"
The King asked Tiger,
"Is this really true?"
Tiger said, "Of course not!
I'll prove it to you!"


Tiger found Anansi
And said, "tell the King!
Admit you were lying
About the whole thing!"
Anansi said, "I'm sick,
Can you give me a ride?"
Anansi rode the Tiger
And cried, "I haven't lied!"


Chorus



This comes from the Ashanti culture of Ghana, West Africa.  They have a long
oral tradition that spans hundreds of years.