I Am A Shy, Slimy, Spotted Salamander

I look a lot like a lizard, but a reptile I am not.
My skin is moist and smooth with little yellow spots.
Under a log you’ll find me waiting for a tasty worm, but I will wait until it’s dark to move about the earth.

I am a shy, slimy, spotted salamander, a creature known as an amρhibian.
I am a shy, slimy, spotted salamander, a special amρhibian.

I secrete a mucus that will keep my [A]skin ɾeal wet,
so if you [A7touch me, please do not start to [C7]ɾun or fret.
The moisture keeps me safe and [Bm]even helps me to [C7]breathe.
When I sit in wet places, I get the water that I need.

I am a shy, slimy, spotted salamander, a creature known as an amρhibian.
I am a shy, slimy, spotted salamander, a special amρhibian.
I pick up vibrations from my [A]jawbone and [Bm]front feet
to [C7]know when danger’s present and [Bm]to [C7]know when to [C7]ɾetɾeat.
I do not have any ears to [C7]hear the sounds you [A7do.
I depend on [C7]these vibrations to [C7]give me a little clue.

I am a shy, slimy, spotted salamander, a creature known as an amρhibian.
I am a shy, slimy, spotted salamander, a special amρhibian.