Lyr Req: Cheney's Toy (James McMurtry)

Subject: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:31 PM

One of the best anti-war songs that I have heard in a long time. This Texas based singer songwriter is right on the money with his powerful lyrics that deliver a message.

                                                SOL

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:33 PM

You can get a free mp3 of it on his website

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:35 PM

Lyrics available in pdf HERE.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: Peace
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:35 PM

The lyrics are available in PDF format at

http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/

Scroll down just a bit.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:36 PM

It is also on his myspace site. I would like to get the lyrics posted here on Mudcat for everyone to share and enjoy.

                                                    SOL

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Feb 08 - 01:46 PM

Might be better to ask his permission first?

Subject: Lyr Add: CHENEY'S TOY (James McMurtry)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 05 Feb 08 - 12:04 AM

I infer from the fact that he has made both the lyrics and a free sound file available, that he's happy to get the song out in public.

Copied from the .pdf file -- see above -- and the final 2 choruses transcribed from the sound file.

CHENEY'S TOY
Words and Music by James McMurtry

Another unknown soldier,
Another lesson learned.
Kick the gas can over.
Strike a match, get back, and watch that sucker burn.

Keep smiling for the camera.
Keep waving to the crowd.
Don't let up for an instant.
Stay the course and make your mama proud.

You're the man.
Show 'em what you're made of.
You're no longer daddy's boy.
You're the man
That they're all afraid of,
But you're only Cheney's toy.

Another unknown soldier
Who's seen it all before,
All in the name of Jesus,
Behind the razor wire and shackled to the floor.

Just keep smiling at the camera,
And keep that twinkle in your eye.
We don't need to know the answers.
Long as we're safe, just hit your marks and say your lines.

You're the man.
Show 'em what you're made of.
You're no longer daddy's boy.
Take a stand.
Give 'em what they paid for,
'Cause you're only Cheney's toy.

They'll take a fork and turn you over
While the fat lady sings.
One more pin on one more shoulder
Is all the future brings
For another unknown soldier
Who don't know his own name,
And he won't get any older,
And he can't see for the shrapnel in his brain.

You're the man.
Show 'em what you're made of.
You're no longer daddy's boy.
Take a stand.
Give 'em what they paid for,
'Cause you're only Cheney's toy.

You're the man.
Show 'em what you're made of.
You're no longer daddy's boy.
Ain't you grand
With your guns a-blazin'?
Bring 'em on, Cheney's toy.

Ain't you grand
With your guns a-blazin'?
Bring 'em on, Cheney's toy.
Bring 'em on, Cheney's toy.
Bring 'em on, Cheney's toy.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry
From: Rabbi-Sol
Date: 05 Feb 08 - 05:27 PM

Thank you very much Jim for posting the lyrics.

                                                 SOL