The Story Of An Artist

Listen up and I'll tell a story

About an artist growing old

Some would try for fame and glory

Others aren't so bold

Everyone and friends and family

Saying, hey, get a job

Why do you only do that only?

Why are you so odd?

We don't really like what you do

We don't think anyone ever will

It's a problem that you have

And this problem's made you ill

Listen up and I'll tell a story

About an artist growing old

Some would try for fame and glory

Others aren't so bold

The artist walks away

Someone says behind his back

He's got his gall to call himself that

He doesn't even know where he's at

The artist walks among the flowers

Appreciating the sun

He does this all his waking hours

Is it really so wrong

They sit in front of their TVs

Saying hey this is fun

And they laugh at the artist

Saying he doesn’t know how to have fun

The best things in life are truly free

Singing birds and laughing bees

You got me wrong says he

The sun don’t shine in your tv

Listen up and I’ll tell a story

About an artist growing old

Some will try for fame and glory

Others aren’t so bold

Everyone and friends and family

Saying hey get a job

Why do you only do that only

Why are you so odd?

Don’t really like what you do

Don’t think anyone ever will

It’s a problem that you have

And this problem’s made you ill

Listen up and I’ll tell a story

About an artist growing old

Some would try for fame and glory

Others just like to watch the world

Like a Monkey in a Zoo

I'm chained to the wall

I have nothing at all

And my eyes look into the sunset thinking of better things to do

Like a monkey in a zoo

The days go so slow

I don't have no friends

Except for all these people who want me to do tricks for them

Like a monkey in a zoo

And it could happen to you

You could be in my place

No it wasn't always like this

Oh but I never saw it coming

I'm so alone

But this is my home

And the bars that surround me keep me from knowing any better

Like a monkey in a zoo

Throw me a peanut

Laugh and make jokes

But I've had enough peanuts and I'm ready to croak

Like a monkey in a zoo

You come to look at me

You seem so amused

But things would look different

If you were in my shoes

I know it's my fault

But I want out

And when I cry out nobody seems to understand

Like a monkey in a zoo

You said I’m cute

You don’t know how much that hurts

You don’t know how it feels to live in your own dirt

Like a monkey in a zoo

And it could happen to you

You could be in my place

Don’t let yourself slip

Don’t keep egg on your face

I used to be happy

I can’t remember those days

But I sold my freedom for free room and board

Like a monkey in a zoo

Casper the Friendly Ghost

He was smiling through his own personal hell

Dropped his last dime down the wishing well

But he was hoping to close

And then he fell

Now he’s Casper the Friendly Ghost

He was always polite to the people who’d tell him

That he was nothing but a lazy bum

But goodbye to them he had to go

Now he’s Casper the Friendly Ghost

And now they say we’ll never forget

What he learned us

We were mean to him

But he never burned us, and

Love lives forever

Thanks to you, the friendly ghost

And so the legend grew

And all the people that he knew

Go and spread the news

Of Casper the friendly ghost

The friendly ghost

Friendly ghost

Friendly ghost

The friendly ghost

The friendly ghost

The friendly ghost

The friendly ghost

Hey Joe

Hey Jude

Come on, Joe

Don’t make that sad song

Any sadder than it already is

Hey Jack

Get back

Get yourself together

Come on, come on

I know you’re thinking of your nervous love

I know exactly what you’re thinking of

Hey Cid

No matter what you did

It can work out

Work out

No matter how you feel right now

Hey George

Do your chores

Don’t feel sore

I know it’s a lot more than just being bored

There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you

There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you

There is a heaven and there’s a star for you

Worried Shoes

I took my lucky break and broke it in two

Put on my worried shoes

My ah ah worried shoes

And my shoes took me so many miles and they never wore out

My worried shoes

My worried shoes

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

My worried shoes

I made a mistake and I never forgot

I tied knots in the laces of

My worried shoes

And with every step that I'd take I'd remember my mistake

As I marched further and further away

In my worried shoes

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

My worried shoes

And my shoes took me down a crooked path

Away from all welcome mats

My worried shoes

Then one day I looked around and I felt the sun shining down

And I took off my worried shoes

And my feet were free to breathe the air

I didn't need to care

And worry

Cause I've got a lot of walking to do

And I don't want to wear

My worried shoes

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

My worried shoes

Cold Hard World

It's a cold hard world

It's a cold hard world

It's a cold hard world

Oh no

I heard Red Donley say

It was on the news today

It's a cold hard world

Oh no

It's hiking across the country

Looking for a bite to eat

You'd be surprised at the animals

And the people you'd meet

Rolling down that highway

With eyes fixed straight ahead

They have a caravan of cars

To bury the dead

And coke cans and pop bottles

Lined the streets like flowers instead

And this guy gave me a ride

I said this industrial waste sure stinks

He said he likes that smell

'cause that's the smell of money

I said "well, mister money stinks, too."

It’s a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

Oh no

I met a fireman

He said you never forget burning flesh

And the librarian said

Do you have a card here?

I said I been coming here for weeks

Don't you recognize me by now

I checked out a million books

Just to get you to notice me

It’s a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

Oh no

Somebody's house burned down

Somebody's hubcap fell off

Somebody's soul got lost

Somebody's heart got broke

I heard Red Donley say

It was on the news today

It's a cold hard world

It's a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

Oh no

It’s a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

It’s a cold hard world

Oh no

Crazy Love

I love that girl so much

I can't get enough of her love

I love that girl so much

I can’t get enough of her crazy love

She walks on down the street

Shufflin' with her feet

She walks in to the store

Boy I love that crazy girl

She brightens up my day

And everything about her is okay

I don't care what they say

I love that girl

I love her tender touch

And everything about her means so much

She's always on my mind

I love that girl

I love that girl so long

I feel just like King Kong

Someday I'll find that girl

I love that girl

I love that girl so much

I can't get enough of her love

I love that girl so much

I can’t get enough of her crazy love

Girl of my Dreams

Memories like leaves are fallin'

On the ground and soon to be forgotten

We had it all for about a long time

But the long time is far gone

And the yesterdays have all faded away

Yes, the yesterdays have all faded away

Seems like not so long ago

I kissed you on that Holy Night

You seemed to like it

You said there'd be trouble

I really did love you

Only because

You were the girl of my dreams

Girl of my dreams

I had you there in all eternity

Just you and me just like it was

I know for sure you really did love me

But then again, you acted bothered

She had a split personality

She loved me and she hated me

Must be some sort of mysterious love affair

The monster and the girl

Then one night when it was really over

I told her that I really loved her

She acted surprised and said

"That's all right"

She was the girl of my dreams

Girl of my dreams

And all along you knew my secret

I was after love and pretty much desperate

I kissed you once and I was changed for life

It was paradise, yes, and that's what I like

You were my love

Somewhat

If only I could touch

But once again, I remind you

My love was strong and only for you

My only wish is that you love me true

You really must get in touch with me soon

You were my virgin queen of rock 'n' roll

You were the girl of my dreams

Girl of my dreams

Girl of my dreams

Girl of my dreams

Ohhhh

Walking the Cow

Try to remember

But my feelings can't know for sure

Tried to reach out

But it's gone

Lucky stars in your eyes

I am walking the cow

Lucky stars in your eyes

I really don't know how I came here

I really don't know why I'm staying here

Oh, oh, oh

I am walking the cow

Tried to point my finger

But the world keeps turning me around

In circles

Circles

Lucky stars in your eyes

I am walking the cow

Lucky stars in your eyes

I really don't know what I have to fear

I really don't know what I have to care

Oh, oh, oh

I am walking the cow

Lucky stars

Lucky stars in your eyes

Funeral Home

Sarah drove around in her car

She’d repeat the same story

Repeat the same joke

And hold on her children in public

Like puppets

Johnny laid on the railroad track

Let the train run over his head

They said he was just curious

What it felt like

To be dead

Funeral home

Funeral home

Goin’ to the funeral home

Got me a coffin

Shiny and black

I’m goin’ to the funeral

And I’m never comin’ back

Funeral home

Funeral home

Goin’ to the funeral home

Got me a coffin

Shiny and black

I’m goin’ to the funeral

And I’m never comin’ back

Funeral home

Funeral home

(Billions and billions of people have

Already died, you too will die)

Funeral home

Funeral home

Goin to the funeral home

Got me a coffin

Shiny and black

I’m goin’ to the funeral

And I’m never comin’ back

I'm So Tired (Beatles cover)

Speeding Motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle, won't you change me?

Speeding motorcycle, won't you change me?

In a world of funny changes

Speeding motorcycle, won't you change me?

Speeding motorcycle of my heart

Speeding motorcycle; always changing me

Speeding motorcycle, don't you drive recklessly

Speeding motorcycle of my heart

Pretty girls have taken you for a ride

Hurt you deep inside but you never slowed down

No, no, no

Speeding motorcycle in my heart

Speeding motorcycle, let's speed smart

'Cause we don't want to wreck but

We can do a lot of tricks

We don't have to break our necks

Just to get our kicks

Speeding motorcycle, the road is ours

Speeding motorcycle, let's speed some more

'Cause we don't need reason and we don't need logic

We've got feeling and we're dang proud of it

Speeding motorcycle, there's nothing you can't do

Speeding motorcycle, I love you

Speeding motorcycle, let's just go

Speeding motorcycle

Let's go let's go let's go let’s go let’s go let’s go

Oo oo

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

Speeding motorcycle

yeah

True Love Will Find You in the End

True love will find you in the end

You'll find out just who was your friend

Don't be sad, I know you will

But don't give up until

True love will find you in the end

This is a promise with a catch

Only if you're looking can it find you

'Cause true love is searching too

But how can it recognize you

Unless you don’t step out into the light, the light

Don’t be sad I know you will

But don’t give up until

True love will find you in the end

Spirit World Rising

I have been to Abilene

The spirit world rising

I have seen in Abilene

The Devil has Texas

Purple robes they shall wear

The spirit world rising

The number on their forehead and hands

The Devil has Texas

From the sky, the number seven

The Devil defeated

In the sky

The New Jerusalem

I have been to Abilene

The spirit world rising

I have seen in Abilene

The Devil has Texas

The spirit world rising

The Devil has Texas

The spirit world rising

The Devil has Texas

Funeral Home (Studio version/outro)

Funeral home

Funeral home

Goin’ to the funeral home

Got me a coffin

Shiny and black

I’m goin’ to the funeral

And I’m never comin’ back

I’m goin’ to the funeral

And I’m never comin’ back

I’m goin’ to the funeral

And I’m never