Biggest Thing that Man Has Ever Done (The Great Historical Bum)
Words and Music by Woody Guthrie 1961

1. I'm just a lonesome traveler, the Great Historical Bum.
    Highly educated from history I have come;
    I built the Rock of Ages, 'Twas in the year of One,
    And that was about the biggest thing that man had ever done.

2. I worked in the Garden of Eden, that was the year of Two,
    Joined the apple picker's union, I always paid my dues;
    I'm the man that signed the contract to raise the rising sun,
    And that was about the biggest thing that man had ever done.

3. I was straw boss on the pyramids, the Tower of Babel, too.
    I opened up the ocean, let the migrant children through;
    I fought a million battles and I never lost a one,
    And that was about the biggest thing that man had ever done.

There are 12 verses in all - but I'll skip the next eight and give you # 12.

12. I better quit my talking 'cause I told you all I know;
    But please remember, pardner, wherever you may go;
    The people are building a peaceful world, and when the job is done
    That'll be the biggest thing that man has ever done.

If you wish to have # 5 - 11, let me know.

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