M-a-n-a-t-e-e

I’m a manatee, I live in the sea
But I like to be close to the shore
I’m a basic beast, I like to eat and sleep
And then wake up and eat some more!

Mana-one, mana-two, mana-three
How many manatees can you see?
We spell that m, a, n, a, t, e, e— Manatee!

Now the sailors say that from far away
I look like a beautiful mermaid
But this vanity, that’s not for me
I’m just happy to be the Manatee!

Mana-one, mana-two, mana-three
How many manatees can you see?
That’s spelled m, a, n, a, t, e, e— Manatee!

Now if you can, just take a “MAN”
Add the letter “A,” and the letter “T”
Now if you please, put on two “E’s”
What have you got? You’ve got me!

Mana-one, mana-two, mana-three
How many manatees can you see?
Everybody! m, a, n, a, t, e, e— Manatee!