I'm a Greek Lyrics

You know the cavemen gave us woad
Roman soldiers built the road
Egypt's pyramids were buildings at their peak
But when we talk of great invention
It's important that we mention
A special race who really were unique

Plato and Pythagoras
Both of them did stagger us
Socrates, he showed such great technique
Was there ever, ever, ever
Such a bunch of chaps so clever?
If you want to know the answer...
Ask a Greek!

I'm a Greek!
I'm a Greek!
We are all so magnifique
We invented sundials, catapults and bricks
Chic and sleek, so to speak
Our success was not a freak
But working hard was how we got our kicks

We created the first siren
And the first soldering iron
The Olympics- well, that was quite a busy week
So the next time that you go go
To the toy shop for a yo-yo
Let them know know it was thought of by a Greek

We are Greek!
We are Greek!
Nowadays you'd call us geek
But in ancient times people thought of us as tough
Our physique was not weak
'Cause when people gave us cheek
We invented boxing and other violent stuff

Fiery flame throwers for battle
Pinhole cameras, baby rattles
'Is there nothing they can't do?'
I hear you shriek
So next time you take a shower
Or you see a lighthouse tower
Just remember they were thought of by a Greek

Sound acoustics, ancient harps
Music sounds of flats and sharps
Central heating at your doorstep
Splints, syringes, lamps and forceps
Fire extinguishers, thermometers
Coin dispensers and odometers

Pontoon bridges, pistons, pulleys
Parchment, prisms, puppets, dollies
Shock absorbers, draughts and maps
We were oh such brainy chaps
Anchors, chewing gum, the list does never cease

Spinning tops, the dice, the crane
Do we have to ask again?
Did they come from Spain?
No, they came from Greece!