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Archimedes is deceived,
not recognizing
Zeus, but thinks he
works for the
"Boing Toy Company."

Zeus and Archimedes
sing about the
benefits of three
simple machines:
the lever,
the pulley, and
the catapult.

Simple Gifts
A lever is simple,, and a lever is free.
Put the effort where it ought to be.
And when we find the fulcrum in the place just right.
‘Twill be in the garden where Atlas sits tight.

When true advantage has been gained,
To lift and to pull we shan’t be ashamed.
To lift, lift will be our delight.
Till by lifting, lifting we come up right.

A pulley is simple, and a pulley is free.
It will make pulling twice as easy.
And when we get the rock to the top of the hill.
Skiing down will be such a thrill.

When true advantage has been gained,
To lift and to pull we shan’t be ashamed.
To pull, pull, will be our delight.
Till by pulling, pulling we come down right.

A catapult is simple, and a catapult is free.
It will fling you into a building.
And when we find Pegasus in flight.
He’ll be in the ambulance of Alarmios.

When true advantage is gained.
To lift and to pull we shan’t be ashamed.
To fling, fling will be our delight.
Till by flinging, flinging we fly up right.