Painter Man

Painter Man

Painter Man

Went to college, studied artsWent to college, studied arts
To become an artist, made a startTo be an artist make a start
Studied hard, getting my degreeStudied hard, gettin' my degree
But no one seemed to notice meBut no one seemed to notice me

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Who wants to be a painter manWho wanna be a painter man

Tried cartoons and comic booksTried cartoons and comic books
Dirty postcards could have sufficedDirty postcards could have done
Here's where the money wasHere was where the money laid
Classic art has had its dayClassic art has had it's day

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Who wants to be a painter manWho wanna be a painter man

Did ads for TVDid adverts for T.V.
Household shops and brands of teaHousehold shops and brands of tea
Labels all around the cansLabels all around the cans
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