[Verse 1]
I'm looking for a ride along the water
Take me along, I really think you ought'er
The sun's shining down, it's only gettin' hotter
Why don't you take me along?

I've had enough of this tiny old swamp!
I've got to find a new pond to stomp!
I'll come along, say hello to me
Riding right behind you is where I'll be!

[Verse 2]
Take me along, nothin' could be greater
I'll find a way, sooner or later
You better make room for this Alligator
You might as well take me along!

A happier place is where I'm bound
I'll find a way; I'll see you around
A friendly lookin' face is what I'm looking for
So just slow down and I'll hop on board!

[Stretch]
I'm gonna find another way to get there
You might as well take me along!
Why don't you take me along?
[Verse 3]
I'm looking for someone to show the way there
I'm heading for; I only wish I knew where
I'm gonna find another way to get there
Why don't you take me along?
You might as well take me along!

You've got some room so save me a seat
I'll sit with your friends but I won't overeat!
Take me along an' leave it to me
Wherever you take me is where I'll be!

[Stretch 2]
Why don't you take me along?
You might as well take me along!

[Outro]
I wanna be a laughin' Alligator!
I wanna be a smilin' Crocodile!
I wanna be a friend to all the critters
You might as well take me along
How could you ever go wrong?
So why don't you take me along?