The June Sucker Ballad Lyrics

Said the June Sucker to the Pelican

I've a curious tale to tell, my friend

One of waters in a day gone by

And how my kind did all but die

With the brave Timpanogos we had peace

And we gave ourselves for their yearly feast

Cared for by the tribes of this valley

A sacred fellowship had we

Fie diddle dum diddle didel didel dee

What will become of humanity

Where will they go if the dust clouds rise

And the birds fly no more all across their skies

Fie diddle dum diddle didel didel dee

Who will give ear to our humble plea

Where will we live if the lake runs dry

And the wetlands fade right before our eyes

In the millions we did swim for years

Til the settlers and their forts appeared

In the shadow of their industry

We slowly lost our homeland free

As canals and the dykes and dams were built

Came the carp with their choking clouds of silt

Fishers took more than we could supply

The carp and walleye ate our fry

Fie diddle dum diddle didel didel dee

What will become of humanity

Where will they go if the dust clouds rise

And the birds fly no more all across their skies

Fie diddle dum diddle didel didel dee

Who will give ear to our humble plea

Where will we live if the lake runs dry

And the wetlands fade right before our eyes

Our community buckled 'neath the weight

Til the scientists saw our dire state

Named endangered with no time to waste

The people came to aid in haste

They've built hatcheries and a new delta

Fished the carp and provided new shelter

No more on the road to death we go

And now I sing so all may know

Fie diddle dum diddle didel didel dee

I see a hope for humanity

If they remain on a course of love

And give thanks for the snow fallen from above

Fie diddle dum diddle didel didel dee

They can all learn you just wait and see

Pelican dear you can dry your eyes

For I know with the humans we will have allies