Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens

King Crimson · Other Songs - King Crimson

One night farmer brown was takin' the air

Locked up the barnyard with the greatest of care

Down in the hen house something stirred

When he shouted, "who's there?"

This is what he heard

There ain't nobody here but us chickens

There ain't nobody here at all

So calm yourself and stop that fuss

There ain't nobody here but us

We chickens tryin' to sleep and you butt in

And hobble, hobble, hobble, hobble, with your chin

There ain't nobody here but us chickens

There ain't nobody here at all

You're stompin' around and shakin' the ground

Kicking up an awful dust

We chickens tryin' to sleep and you butt in

And hobble, hobble, hobble, hobble, it's a sin



Tomorrow is a busy day

We got things to do, we got eggs to lay

We got ground to dig and worms to scratch

It takes a lot of sittin', gettin' chicks to hatch

Oh, there ain't nobody here but us chickens

There ain't nobody here at all

So quiet yourself and stop that fuss

There ain't nobody here but us

Kindly point the gun the other way

And hobble, hobble, hobble, hobble off and hit the hay



Tomorrow is a busy day

We got things to do, we got eggs to lay

We got ground to dig and worms to scratch

It takes a lot of sittin', gettin' chicks to hatch

Oh, there ain't nobody here but us chickens

There ain't nobody here at all

So quiet yourself and stop that fuss

There ain't nobody here but us

Kindly point the gun the other way

And hobble, hobble, hobble, hobble off and hit the hay



Hey, hey boss man, what do you say?

It's easy, pickins, there ain't nobody here but us chickens

Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens

King Crimson's "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens" stands as a distinctive song in the band's eclectic catalogue, blending progressive rock structures with whimsical, almost theatrical elements. The track exemplifies the group's signature approach to fusion, where complex time signatures and intricate guitar work coexist with playful, narrative-driven melodies. Released during a period of intense experimentation, the song reflects the band's willingness to explore unconventional themes and sonic landscapes, moving beyond standard rock tropes into more surreal territory. Its inclusion in the discography highlights the band's commitment to artistic risk-taking and their unique voice within the progressive rock genre, offering listeners a glimpse into their creative evolution and the specific musical textures that defined their later work.