People are interested to know where Calypso originated: Some say it came from Cuba, some say British Guyana Some contend seriously it was sung by Moses crossing the Red Sea But I told them no, no, oh no, Trinidad is the Land of Calypso. It was a serious contention that was causing some real confusion Some said its Japanese or the folksong of ancient Chinese A fellow said yes certainly, I used to sing Calypso to Samson One said he heard when Nero was burning Rome he sang Calypso One said that in India they sang Calypso when charming cobra Another said that Elijah sang a Calypso in the chariot of the fire They argued with one another, trying to find out the owner They mentioned every country, all but the land of la Trinity!