Brightened by the twinkle of stars
I am the shadowy shade of the night 
I am the colour of the mysterious cat 
All you can see of her are her eyes 

I’m the colour of the scuttling beetle 
Of the bear that lives in a cave 
I’m the colour of the berries he eats 
I’m like the panther, speedy and brave

I’m the colour of the birds that caw-caw
And watch you with a beady eye 
I’m like some of the cars you see on the road 
Not red, nor blue, nor white

I’m the colour of ants and chimpanzees 
Maybe the colour of your backpack 
I’m deep, I’m dark, I have a magical spark 
I am the majestic colour BLACK.