She's the cat who got your tongue and what you don't lock securely She's a thieving little packrat and she keeps her loot in stacks She's as difficult to intercept as any hummingbirdie Tell me -- What in the world is Carmen Sandiego? To make her getaway you'll see her goose-step through Bavaria When she ditches trailing bloodhounds she's as wise as any owl She gallops through the Russian steppes on missions that could scare ya Tell me -- What in the world is Carmen Sandiego? She'll dress in cowhide or leopardskin, sable so genuine, Sharkskin and rattlesnake hide 'round her waist! She's at home upon the water as a dolphin or a seagull She's a plucky British bulldog, she's a stubborn Texas mule Though she's in the best of health, she nonetheless is one ill eagle Tell me -- What in the world is Carmen Sandiego? It's the lady or the tiger... tell me, what do you see? Bluejay feathers on her head, alpaca sweaters, A coat of the finest merino-type wool! [instrumental break] When she makes an ass of herself, don't believe it is erroneous She's as busy as a beaver, and her job is thievery Her address ain't the only thing that changes without notice Tell me -- What in the world is Carmen Sandiego?