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03 Feb 08 - 01:31 PM (#2252474) Subject: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: Rabbi-Sol 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 |
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03 Feb 08 - 01:33 PM (#2252477) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: katlaughing You can get a free mp3 of it on his website |
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03 Feb 08 - 01:35 PM (#2252480) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: katlaughing Lyrics available in pdf HERE. |
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03 Feb 08 - 01:35 PM (#2252484) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: Peace The lyrics are available in PDF format at http://www.jamesmcmurtry.com/ Scroll down just a bit. |
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03 Feb 08 - 01:36 PM (#2252485) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: Rabbi-Sol 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 |
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03 Feb 08 - 01:46 PM (#2252495) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: katlaughing Might be better to ask his permission first? |
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05 Feb 08 - 12:04 AM (#2253784) Subject: Lyr Add: CHENEY'S TOY (James McMurtry) From: Jim Dixon 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. |
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05 Feb 08 - 05:27 PM (#2254444) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Cheney's Toy' by James McMurtry From: Rabbi-Sol Thank you very much Jim for posting the lyrics. SOL |