(Gloria) Places!
(laughing)
(Big Baa) You ready, partner?
(bleat)
* I've been hitchin' a ride *
* Down in old back road *
* There's sunsets *
* Such a beautiful sight *
* But I'll just be gone One day *
* Yeah, I've been in and out *
* But I'm coming on back In the morning *
* 'Cause that's the way home *
* And back home Is where I'll stay *
* And all my people say, "Hey, nah" *
* What's going down? *
* When I roll back up I'll say *
* I'll be back *
* I'll be back another day *
* I'll be back *
* I'll be back another day *
* Yeah, my people On the left say, "Oh!" *
* Yeah, my people On the right say, "Hey!" *
* Yeah, I'll be back *
* I'll be back another *
* Back another day *
*
(Big Baa) Yee-haw, come on! Let's get it!
* And all my people say "Hey, nah" *
* What's going down? *
* When I roll back up I'll say *
* I'll be back *
* I'll be back another day *
* I'll be back *
(Alex) Melman, come check out Carlos, he looks totally...
* Back another day **
(Alex) Ridiculous.
* It's a wild, wild world *
* And it's calling our name *
* It's a jungle out there *
* So let's get on our way *
* To have fun Through the tunnel *
* See the big, big city *
* Everybody get ready *
* Get ready! *
* Time to go a little wild *
* We could go A million miles *
* Can I get a "Hey, oh!" *
* Can I get a "Let's go!" *
* On a journey, all smiles *
* Time to go a little wild! **
(Kate) Wow, Melman, for a little giraffe
who loved his bubble baths,
you sure have taken to your new shower.
Now you're all clean and ready to go.
(Carlos) Who's ready to party?
- (Melman) Huh? - (Kate) Party?
My invite must've got lost in the mail!
(Carlos) I'd never let that happen to you!
That's why I'm personally delivering your ticket
to tonight's annual country music concert, Farm-a-palooza!
(gasp)
(Kate) That's been sold out for months!
How'd you get such great tickets?
(Carlos) We'll be so close to Big Baa and his bleat-boxing sheep,
we could practically ask them to dinner!
(gasp)
(Kate) Big Baa? The singer-songwriter
who not only rescues animals but performs with them?
(gasp)
(Carlos) So I take it that's a yes?
(laugh)
(Kate) That's a yes. Thanks, Carlos.
(Carlos) Great! Get ready to rock.
* I'll be back another day **
(giggle)
(Carlos) Actually, I'll be back in two hours.
- We'll take the bus! - (Kate) I'd better clean myself.
I don't wanna go to a concert smelling like a sea lion tank!
(giggle)
(Melman) Gloria, Alex, Marty!
(groaning)
(Gloria) Hey, there, what's all the excitement?
(Melman) Nothing. Just Kate and Carlos going to the biggest country festival
of the year starring my all-time favorite musical artist, Lil Baa.
The bleat-boxing, lasso-wielding,
country music sheep sidekick to the superstar singer, Big Baa!
(Gloria) I didn't know you were such a country music fan.
(Melman) Of course I'm a fan.
Almost every song is about a truck!
- (Alex) Got it. - (Marty) That makes sense.
(Melman) Can I really be a true fan
if I miss out on the country event of the year?
(Ant'ney) You don't have to!
(groan)
Cause this bird just signed you up
for the next best thing!
(Melman) Wow, Ant'ney, thank you!
But what could be better than a Farm-a-palooza?
(Ant'ney) After-Farm-a-palooza!
The secret post-concert show
just for animal performers, including Lil Baa!
I know how much you like singing country music tunes.
- (Melman) How'd you know that? - (Ant'ney) After I heard you singin' in the shower
I talked to a bird who knows Lil Baa and...
Well, let's just say they're making room for ya.
(giggle)
(Melman) I'm going to see Lil Baa
at an all-animal country music show?
(Ant'ney) Uh, no. You're not going to see the show.
You're going to sing in the show.
(Melman) I'm gonna sing in front of Lil Baa?
How is this even possible?
(Ant'ney) Well, this crow who flew in from Nashville, I knew her--
(Melman) This is the best news in the whole world!
(Marty) A dream come true, Melman! What are you going to sing?
(Ant'ney) Whatever he wants!
(Melman) I do have this one song I wrote.
It's called "Let it rain."
(Alex) You wrote a song about the weather?
- That sounds a little-- - (Gloria) Like the perfect fit
for After-Farm-a-palooza.
(Melman) You think so? Cause I don't wanna mess this up.
Especially in front of Lil Baa.
(Alex) When I'm performing for animals and I get nervous,
I picture them with their fur shaved off!
- (Melman) Why? - (Alex) It makes me laugh,
helps me shake off the nerves! Always works for me.
That and a good practice run.
(Melman) I prefer my animals with their fur on, Alex,
but a practice can't hurt.
I'll go shower and meet you in a few minutes!
(Ant'ney) Shower? You smell fine to me!
(Melman) Thanks! The shower's where I feel most relaxed,
and when I'm relaxed, I love to sing!
(Ant'ney) Whatever floats ya boat, kid.
* Let it rain, let it rain *
* All over me *
* When it rains I can do almost anything *
* Let it rain *
* When it rains *
* My fears just wash away *
* So I say *
* Let it rain **
(Pedro) Melman, mi amigo! What a wonderful song!
(Melman) Hi, Pedro! Hi, Pilar! I didn't know you were there.
(Pilar) You looked so relaxed, we didn't want to disturb you!
(Pedro) We were practicing for our next dance competition
when we heard your lovely tune.
¡Muy memorable!
* So I say, let it rain **
(Melman) Hey, how'd you do that?
(Pedro) Just parroted it back, I guess.
(Pilar) Thank you for the warm-up dance,
it loosened our feathers before the salsa competition.
- (Melman) No problem! - (Ant'ney) Melman,
you should get moving, show's about to start!
- I'll see you there! - (Melman) Guess I better giddy up!
- Good luck! - (Pedro) Right back at you!
(Pilar) Adios,Melman!
(Pickles) Iugh.
- Huh? - (Melman) Howdy, Pickles, howdy, Dave!
That's country for hello.
(Pickles) What's country for "pay up?"
(Melman) I'm not sure, but can I get back to you on that?
I'm kinda in a rush. I'm gonna sing on stage for Lil Baa.
(Pickles) You're going to sing for Lil Baa?
We'll need proof.
Get us a photo of that rock star
holding our most prized banana
to put up in our banana room, and you're on.
(Alex) You have a banana room?
(Pickles) Sorry, members only.
(groan)
(Melman) You got yourself a deal, partner.
That's country for friend.
(Pickles) Much obliged!
(Marty) Yeah!
* Let's go find A little adventure *
* Let's make it A day to remember *
* Let's find something new We can explore *
* Ooh, explore *
* Let's go find A little adventure *
* Let's make it A day to remember *
* Let's charge Through every open door *
* Adventure's calling! **
* I've been hitchin' a ride *
* Down on old back road *
* There's a sunset **
(Melman) We're here!
(all) Woah!
(Ant'ney) Great! You made it!
(Melman) Are you sure I can do this?
(Gloria) Of course you can!
And we'll be right there cheering you on.
(Alex) Now remember,
it's really important to be a supportive audience.
That means lots of clapping, nodding,
and when his big song is over, a huge uproar like...
-Like that! - (Big Baa) Thank you, New York!
Be kind to one another!
(Marty) The concert's over! Hide!
(Kate) Whew, I can't believe he drove a real tractor on stage
while playing guitar.
(Carlos) And shucking corn!
I bet if we met, we'd be best friends.
He and I are so alike!
- (Kate) You and Big Baa? - (Carlos) Yeah, why not?
Hey, wanna stay up late and party like rock stars?
(Kate) I do! Where are we going?
- (Carlos) The arcade! - (Kate) Oh. Can't wait!
(Carlos) Woo! High school, here I come!
(guard) Show's over, all the farm animals
are in their pens for the night.
I counted the sheep twice before I started yawnin' myself!
Wanna try that new ramen place down the street?
(whistle)
(barking)
(manager) Hang on, one at a time!
One at a time!
(Marty) They're checking in the performers.
(Alex) First impressions are important, hold your head up high.
(Melman) Will they see me from up here?
(Gloria) Don't worry, you're squeaky clean
and you've got your song, what could go wrong?
(Melman) I guess you're right...
(manager) Checking in for the show?
(Melman) Howdy! I am Melman and I'm here to sing
at the After-Farm-a-palooza.
(manager) Hmmm... Melman, Melman...
Ah, there you are! You'll be opening for Lil Baa!
(Melman) What do you mean opening?
(manager) Opening. You're gonna sing right before he goes on, man,
it is a big deal. All eyes will be on you.
(Melman) Uh...
(Ant'ney) Don't look so surprised,
I know birdies in high perches.
(manager) Congrats, cowboy. You must be a real pro on stage.
(Melman) Yep. That's me, a real pro on...
(squeak)
(manager) Sorry, I didn't catch that.
(Melman) I just mean that I'm...
(manager) Is this part of the act, or...
(gasps)
(Marty) Uh, yes!
Gonna be the best opening act Lil Baa's ever seen, bye!
(manager) One at a time!
(Melman) What was that?
(Gloria) I'm sure it was just...
Actually, I have no idea what that was.
(Melman) I wanted to be squeaky clean
for my performance, but I'm just squeaky!
(Alex) Sure you don't wanna try my furless audience trick?
(Melman) All I want is to sing my song
like a normal country rock star.
(Marty) I'm sure it was just a one-time squeak-up.
(Melman) Yeah, maybe you're...
(squeak)
Aww...
(giggle)
(Carlos) Oh!
(Kate) Go ahead, Carlos. I'll put in our order.
(Carlos) Thanks. I got 22 quarters in my pocket
and some unfinished business with that Weed Whacker game.
(grunt)
- (Kate) Hey, Sara. - (Sara) The usual?
- (Kate) Yeah. - (Sara) Another order of nachos,
extra cheese, extra jalapeños!
Nachos! Come and get it!
(Kate) Woah! Talk about fast food!
Oh! I'm sorry, I thought this was for--
- Big Baa? - (Big Baa) Evening, ma'am!
No apologies necessary,
we can share while you wait for yours!
Hope you like extra cheese though.
(Kate) I love extra cheese!
I'm the cheesiest.
I mean, I'm cool with cheese.
(Big Baa) Alright, alright.
(Kate) Ug! I'm the cheesiest?
(Big Baa) Please! Dig in!
(Kate) So, do you always travel by tractor?
*
(Melman) I'm an embarrassment to country... music!
How am I gonna sing for Lil Baa if I can't even speak?
(Gloria) A few of the bands are warming up,
why don't we shake it off with some country beats,
you'll forget that squeak ever happened.
(rats) Oh, yeah!
*
(Ant'ney) Look, that band's called Tuna Melt Delight.
It's Rocky's new cat-rat band.
(Alex) I can see why you like this country stuff
so much, Melman, it's catchy!
(Melman) Yeah, they're great. I bet Tuna Melt would never squeak up.
Listen to them, they sound perfect.
* Rat Party! **
See? I wish I could sound like that.
(Gloria) Melman! You did sound like that.
You're singing, no more squeaks!
(Melman) You're right! That's a big relie...
(hiccup)
- (Marty) What was that? - (Gloria) A little hiccup.
Shake it off and keep singing!
(hiccup)
(Melman) I can't... sing... like this!
(Marty) Your hoof's untied!
Boo!
(scream)
(hiccup)
It was worth the try!
(Melman) The squeaks... were one thing...
But how do I... get rid of...!
(Marty) I'll get some water.
(Alex) Stay calm, your voice is bound to come back.
At some point.
(Gloria) You can do this,
you didn't have any problem singing at the habitat, right?
(Melman) 'Cause I was singing in the shower.
(Marty) What does that have to do with it?
(Melman) Showers are magical and relaxing and make everything better.
What if I can only sing in the shower?
(Alex) You could picture your audience without fur...
(Melman) No. There's only one way this is gonna work.
One of you is gonna sing this song for me.
(Alex) I could be wrong,
but I don't think country stars have understudies.
(Gloria) Besides, no one else can sound like you!
(Ant'ney) Except maybe Pilar and Pedro,
that whole parroting thing they do.
They're almost as talented as pigeons, ya know.
(Melman) That's it!
Pilar and Pedro can sing in my place!
They don't need some silly shower to... sing!
(Marty) They do sound like you.
(Gloria) I loved hearing it come from you,
but if you really can't do it,
I guess they're the next best thing.
(Melman) Ant'ney, could you fly back to the... habitat
and ask them to be the new Melman? Please?
I can't let... Lil Baa down.
(Ant'ney) You got it, stretch. I'll be back before you can...
hiccup.
(Big Baa) So, you're into animals, huh?
(Kate) Why? Do I smell like a sea lion?
Because I did not fall into a giant tank today.
That would be super lame.
(Carlos) Hey, Kate, I just got the high score on...
(gasp)
No way! Big Baa?
(Kate) Oh, uh, Carlos. This is--
(Carlos) This is amazing, this is too much!
I can't believe it, we're your biggest fans!
Tell him, Kate! We're also big fans of sea lions,
if you couldn't smell!
(giggle)
(sigh)
* Oh, oh... *
* Oh, oh... Ah! **
(Marty) Any sign of Ant'ney and the parrots?
(Gloria) Not yet.
(gasp)
- (Melman) I think I see them! - (Gloria) Huh.
Pedro looks a little less graceful than usual.
(Ant'ney screams)
(groan)
(all) Huh?
(Ant'ney) Don't ask!
(Melman) Ant'ney... where's Pilar and... Pedro?
(Ant'ney) They were going to their salsa competition.
But don't worry, they sang the song to me
and I can "pigeon" it right back to you.
- (Melman) You mean parrot it? - (Ant'ney) Eh, Sure!
Listen up. Ahem.
* Let it rain *
* All over me **
(Ant'ney) How'd you like that? Good enough for Lil Baa?
(Melman) Sounds great, Ant'ney...
but not for a country concert.
(Ant'ney) Yesh, tough crowd.
(Melman) What am I going to... do?
Who'll sing my song for... me?
(Alex) I'm not much of a country cat myself,
otherwise I'd be happy to take the stage.
(Gloria) Melman, I'm sure if you just
got past your nerves, you could sing it yourself.
(Melman) No, I can't... go on stage like this!
Hmmm... Gloria, you're a great singer,
can you pretend you're me? Please?
I can't let Lil Baa... down!
- (Gloria) I would sing it for you. - (Melman) Thank you, Gloria!
- (Gloria) But I can't. I don't know how it goes. - (Melman) Make something up!
It could be anything, as long as it's about a truck,
and being sad and maybe something about a tractor.
(Gloria) But, Melman, we came here
so you could sing your song
- for your favorite country singer. - (Melman) That doesn't matter!
I need someone to get on stage and pretend to be--
(manager) Melman! There's the kid!
I knew he was around here somewhere!
Next time we get an opening act, not a disappearing act.
(Lil Baa) So, Melman! My manager tells me
you're my opening act. Can't wait to hear your song.
(heartbeats)
Ready to saddle up for the stage? You're on in five!
(heartbeats)
What's the matter? Cat caught your tongue?
(Melman) Nope. I'm ready to--
(croak)
(Lil Baa) Sounds like some dusty pipes.
- We'll get you some water... - (Alex) Wait! Before you go,
can I get a quick photo for a couple of fans?
- (Lil Baa) Oh, man. That's some flashy flash... - (Alex) Look out!
(Lil Baa) Whoops! Sorry about your snack, kid.
(Alex) Aw!
(manager) Let's take it to a gallop. It's almost showtime!
(Melman) I... can't do... this!
(croak)
(Carlos) And the doctor said
he'd never met anyone with elbows as ticklish as mine.
Can I be totally honest with you, Big B?
(Big Baa) I'm all about honesty.
(Carlos) I have every one of your albums.
I sleep in a Big Baa t-shirt!
And at work I sing your songs into my mop!
(Kate) Uh, Carlos, I'm sure
a huge star like Big Baa doesn't want to hear
about supply closet karaoke.
(Big Baa) Hold on.
Did I hear you say you sing with a mop?
I sing with a mop!
(both) You do?
(Carlos) I like to think of it is as my...
(both) Mop-rophone?
(Carlos) Yes!
(Kate) Okay, as long as we're all being honest...
I totally fell into the sea lion tank today.
*
(sigh)
(Lil Baa) Here. Hope that water gets all the way down
that neck of yours in time.
You're on in two.
(gasp)
(cheering)
You all warmed up and ready to dazzle that crowd?
Savin' it all for the stage. I read you.
(manager) LB, can I run through some things with you?
(Lil Baa) Sure thing. I'll be just a minute.
You've got a quiet confidence about you, kid.
Very quiet. Respect.
(croak)
(sigh)
(Melman) That's it. I gotta get outta here!
(manager) That could work.
(Melman) I'm sorry, LB. It was fun while it last--
(croak)
(gasping)
(Lil Baa) He really is a disappearing act.
*
(cheering)
(Ant'ney) Hiya, stretch! Out for a pre-show stroll?
(Melman) I... escaped.
(Marty) You escaped your musical hero?
(Melman) I'm just going to embarrass myself! I was right.
- I can't do it. - (Alex) You already did do it, this morning.
- (Melman) I told you, that's different. - (Gloria) How?
(Melman) When I'm in the shower,
the water hits my ears and the sound drowns out everything else
and all I hear is the music in my heart!
(Alex) Hmmm... Melman, that's it!
The shower is your furless audience!
(Melman) My problem's not fur, Alex, it's fear.
(Alex) No, I mean, that's how you get over your stage fright.
For me, picturing my audience without fur
calms my nerves and lets me do what I do best.
Showers do that for you!
(Melman) Great, then I may as well go home and sing there,
cause it's never gonna happen here. Thanks for trying, Ant'ney.
Sorry to let you and Lil Baa down.
(sigh)
(Alex) Wait! What if it could happen here?
(Melman) Huh? What do you mean?
(Alex) What if we bring the shower to you
then you can nail your performance!
- (Melman) But how? - (Alex) With this!
(gasp)
(Gloria) We'll gather all the water this stadium has to offer
or at least all the water in these bottles
and Ant'ney can fly up and shower you from above!
(Melman) I dunno. It sounds a little bananas.
But it just might work...
*
(grunt)
(Ant'ney) Thank you!
(grunt)
(Marty) Hiyah!
(Alex) Melman!
(Marty) Did somebody order a bucket-load of water?
(gasp)
- (Melman) You did it! - (Ant'ney) Anything for you,
tho I'm more of a birdbath kinda pigeon myself.
(Melman) Thank you! This is enough water for two songs!
(all) Aww...
(Gloria) We'll be cheering for you!
(manager) Up next, we have a very special act:
Melman the Giraffe!
(Ant'ney) You ready, stretch?
(Melman) With you and my shower by my side,
I think I can do this.
(cheering)
(Lil Baa) Wow! Someone was thirsty!
Anyone know where I can get a drop?
I need to wet my whistle before I hit the stage!
(gasp)
Never mind, this'll do!
(Ant'ney) Go, Melman!
(Lil Baa) That's better.
(humming)
(Ant'ney) What the? Who the? How the?
Where'd all the water go? I needa get a refill before...
(Melman) You got the water ready?
(Ant'ney) Most of it...
*
* I know that I can do it *
* Gotta wash my fears away *
* There's really Nothing to it *
* I just gotta let it rain *
* Just believe in yourself *
* Forget everything else *
* Nothing's getting In your way! *
* Just let it rain *
* Let it rain all over me *
* When it rains *
* I can do almost anything *
* Let it rain *
* When it rains *
* My fears just wash away *
* So I say *
* Let it rain *
(Melman) Ant'ney! Where's the water?
(Ant'ney) It ran out.
(Melman) But I can't sing without it!
(Ant'ney) Sure you can, kid, you've been doing it all along!
*
* Let it rain *
* Let it rain all over me *
* When it rains *
* I can do almost anything *
* Let it rain *
* When it rains *
* My fears just wash away *
* So I say *
* Let it rain **
(cheering)
(Marty) He totally kept his cool!
(Alex) See? My furless trick always works!
(Lil Baa) Let's give it up for Melman!
- (Melman) Lil Baa! - (Lil Baa) Thanks for opening for me.
I loved your song.
Maybe we should record it as a duet!
(Melman) Lil Baa wants to sing my song with me?
How is this even possible?
I'm okay!
* I'll be back *
* I'll be back another day **
(squeaking)
(Melman) I know it's not exactly how you imagined it.
(squeaking)
(Pickles) That's Lil Baa's hoofprint?
This is going up in the banana room!
And this is going on the shelf right next to it.
We'll treasure it forever!
(Melman) You sure you wanna keep that smelly banana forever?
(Marty) Hey, Melman, you think your song
can wash away those flies?
(Melman) It's worth a try!
* Let it rain *
* Let it rain all over me *
* When it rains *
* I can do almost anything *
* Let it rain *
* When it rains *
* My fears just wash away *
* So I say *
* Let it rain **
(Marty) Go, Melman! Go, Melman!
*
* Let's go find A little adventure *
* Let's make it A day to remember *
* Let's find something new We can explore *
* Ooh, explore *
* Let's go find A little adventure *
* Let's make it A day to remember *
* Let's charge Through every open door *
*
* Adventure's calling! **