THIS BEAUTIFUL LIFE 1~BIG AND BAD VERSE ONE
Like a wild train rollin' so wild and full of steam,
Once you get us goin' it's like nothing you have seen.
With some fire in you belly you, you move a little faster
And the devil in your eye'll make you hit a little harder.
VERSE TWO
So where do you draw the line and tell yourself no more?
Is it when your backs against the wall or you're crawlin' on the floor?
It's always work, work, and work some more until they say it's time
But fight the fight worth fightin' and things will turn out fine
And I say
CHORUS
Lordy, lordy, lordy, lordy, lordy be.
Lordy, lordy, lordy big and bad as we can be.
Lordy, lordy, lordy, lordy, lordy be.
Lordy, lordy, lordy big and bad as we can be.
This is what it means when we swing on you brother.
VERSE THREE
So now that we know who we really trust
There's plenty room for them but there's more room for us.
When your feet don't touch the ground, there's nothing you can say
Just jump inside, enjoy the ride, and make the big boys pay
CHORUS
2~I WANNA BE LIKE YOU VERSE ONE
Now I'm the king of the swingers, boy, Jungle VIP
I've reached the top and had to stop and that's what's botherin' me
I wanna be a man, man-cub, stroll right into town
And be just like the other men, I'm tired of monkeying around
CHORUS
So woowooooh, I wanna be just like you
I wanna walk like you, talk like you too.
You see it's true an ape like me can learn to be human too yea
VERSE TWO
Now, don't you mess with me man-cub, I made a deal with you What I desire is man's red fire so I can be just like you
An' don't you mess with me man-cub, tell me what to do
Give me the bar of man's red fire so I can be just like you
CHORUS
3~WHO'S THAT CREEPIN'? VERSE ONE
Who's that creepin' through my window?
Who's that creepin' through my door?
You see, I know lots and lots of folks around these parts,
But I ain't never seen you before!
VERSE TWO
I hear you creepin' through my kitchen.
I hear you creepin' through my den.
I'm startin' to get the shakes now, Jack,
You see, I don't know where you've been!
CHORUS
I'm sweatin' and shakin', goin' out of my head.
I'm observin' from my position underneath my bed.
I'm swearin' and pleadin' to leave me be.
If you leave Mr. and set me free
I said
VERSE THREE
Who's that creepin' through my bedroom?
Who's that creepin' through my hall?
If you leave right now and let me alone,
I promise you I won't pick up that telephone, no no
CHORUS
VERSE ONE
Who's that creepin'? x 7
Who's that creepin' through my front door?
4~WHEN IT COMES TO LOVE VERSE ONE
I'm just a small town guy with a handful of dreams.
My future seems bright, or that's how it seems.
When it comes to love, I'm in need of advice, I'm in need of advice.
VERSE TWO
I've got it all figured out, I've got the world on a string
But baby there's really only one thing.
When it comes to love, I'm in need of advice, I'm in need of advice.
CHORUS
But when I look to the sky, I nearly die thinking about how it should be
But that's just me, and I'll always be alone in my misery.
VERSE THREE
It's like a lond cold walk on a winter beach
Love is a game you cannot teach
When it comes to love, I'm in love with you and I need some advice, cause I'm in love with you and I need some advice.
CHORUS
VERSE THREE
Cause I'm on love with you and I need some advice
Cause I'm in love with you, and I need some advice.
5~I'M NOT SLEEPIN' VERSE ONE
When the town fool is a liar and he's preaching to the choir
You've got a lot of explaining that you do.
You see, no one likes a quitter, it makes us oh so bitter,
So drop your hat and sing for awhile.
VERSE TWO
Ya see, every now and then again we struggle with our past.
We try to stare it in the eye, and pray that it won't last.
Most questions that get answered, they never make much sense
So I decided that I care and I'll get right down to it.
And I said
CHORUS
I've stopped sleepin', I told myself I'd never close my eyes again.
I'm not sleepin', I'm doin' now the best that I can.
VERSE THREE
Well, I like it when you sit and you get straight down to it
It suits you more than anyone will admit.
Cause there's something in the air and no-one seems to care
Nobody will stand up, not even on a dare.
CHORUS
VERSE TWO
CHORUS x 2
6~SOME THINGS VERSE ONE
On the 8th of November I remember telling her that we'd be together forever.
But things have changed, now re-arranged, we are now no longer together.
It was the way she spoke, my heart broke, I thought that I would never love again
But then you came along, so I changed my song,
With you my life would never be the same
CHORUS
And things have changed, and they're only getting better
And things have changed, and they're only getting better.
VERSE TWO
It was the day you were born, my attention was torn I no longer owned the thought of myself.
You see there's half of you and half of me and that love really sets me free.
So now the moral of the of this tale is if your love should fail
Pick you heart up off the ground
You see, love comes down when you're nowhere around
It's just the way things have got to be.
CHORUS x 6
7~WHAT'S NEXT? VERSE ONE
I've been up, I've been down, I've been kicked to the ground
And that's nothing new for me.
Like the dead of night when everything's all right
It's where I wanna be.
You see the life I live is the life I choose, I follow no-one's laws,
I follow no-one's rules.
But when it's heads I win, tails you lose
It's not the game in which I choose.
VERSE TWO
Strollin' in at dawn, wakin' up at noon, it's gonna catch up to me soon.
But you can sleep when you're dead is what I said
'Cause I'm jumpin' off the moon.
Hold on, bear down, jump in and grin, 'cause I'm comin' back your way
Get down, hold tight with all you might, 'cause I'm comin' back to stay
CHORUS x 4
What's next?
I think I'll hit the streets.
What's next?
I think I'll have a drink
What's next?
I think I'll bet my luck luck's comin' back my way
8~BIG TIME OPERATOR VERSE ONE
I like to sneak a drink and roll my smoke
You see I like my collars pressed.
I wear big ol' hats and fancy ties
And I hang late with my friends.
I can take it on the chin with a chesire grin,
I'm a sinner VIP.
You know I like mixed drinks, I likes what I thinks
I think you know just what I mean.
You know that heroes and legends are one and the same
It's a how you play the game.
You see, I'm no fool, I'm from the old school,
It's the fire from the flame!
CHORUS
A babalu zau, etc.
VERSE TWO
I like a big ol' car, and fine cigars,
You know I'll pick your pockets clean.
I'm an snake-eye rollin' big league bowlin'
And I clean up on the green.
I got the Jack, the Ace, the King and Queen,
You know I like my women mean.
'Cause I'm a big time operatin', never-ever hestitain'
Sinner VIP.
'Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin'
Sinner VIP
VERSE THREE
I like to sneak a drink, and roll my smoke,
You see I like my collars pressed.
I like big ol' hats, and fancy ties,
And I hang late with my friends.
I got the Jack, the Ace, the King and Queen,
You know I like my women mean.
'Cause I'm a big time operatin' never ever hesitatin'
Sinner VIP
'Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin'
Sinner VIP
'Cause I'm a big time operatin', never ever hesitatin'
Sinner VIP
CHORUS
9~STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU VERSE ONE
So, when it rains, I'll shield you head.
And when you cry, I'll wipe those tears.
Because it's you through all these years,
And I'm still in love with you.
VERSE TWO
Drop to my knees at Christmas time,
And ask you please if you'd be mine,
Because it's you through all these years,
And I'm still in love with you.
CHORUS
We walked the streets of the Crescent City,
We held hands in China Town.
We watched the sun go down on the ocean blue.
That's when I knew that I would always love you.
VERSE THREE
So when the day turns into night,
I know that everything's all right.
Because it's you through all these years,
And I'm still in love with you.
CHORUS
VERSE THREE
"Yes I'm still in love with you" x 6
10~2000 VOLTS VERSE ONE
He's got a sharkskin suit and a diamond earring.
He's got jet black hair, just like his mother.
He's got a jail tattoo, from his long-lost brother.
He's got a shotgun fuse, don't you pull his trigger.
CHORUS
Broke from jail without a gun, public enemy #1
Killed a man on the run.
On the lam, without bail headed straight back to jail.
Nowhere else for him to go daddy-o, daddy-o
VERSE TWO
He's gonna make his mark at a Vegas hotel.
He's rolls snake-eyes down, he's gonna make his money.
He's headin' west on a killin' spree.
Down in L.A., you know the killin's free.
CHORUS
Spoken:
(He was born on the fourth of July. The kind of guy when he spoke to you, he stared you straight in the eye, man, when he walked into the room, you would feel it and man, when he walked into the room, it sounded like this)
VERSE THREE
He got a hundred years, and the electic chair.
His final words were "I don't care, I'd do it again!"
CHORUS
Spoken:
(The way the legend goes, is he was executed shortly after midnight. Some witnesses say he seemed to be enjoying himself. One witness said he died with a smile on his face. He was one bad, bad man...)
11~SLEEP TIGHT VERSE ONE
Goodnight, baby, don't let the bedbugs bite.
Sleep tight, Sydney, cause I'll be hoem tonight
La da da da da, la da da da da, la da da da da, da da da da da
VERSE TWO
Close your eyes now, and dream of happiness.
Nothing can harm you, now that I'm home again.
La da da da da, la da da da da, la da da da da, da da da da da
VERSE THREE
If you should wake tonight, I'll be there by your side.
Angels watch over you, like parents want to do.
La da da da da, la da da da da, la da da da da, da da da da da
12(BONUS TRACK)~OL' MACDONALD VERSE ONE
Ol'Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
And on this farm there was a chick, purdiest chick I know.
With a little curve here and a little curve there
This chick, she had curves, everywhere
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
VERSE TWO
And oh, this chick, she had a walk, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
And how this walk would drive 'em wild, swingin' to and fro
With a little wiggle here and a little wiggle there man,
This chick had moves to spare
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
VERSE THREE
When she went walkin' into town, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
The local gentry popped their eyes, tarnation! What a show!
With a gol-dang here and a gosh darn there
Heavens to Betsy, I do declare!
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh.
VERSE FOUR
There was a barn dance Saturday night, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh.
And fellas came from miles around just to see her do-si-do
With a promenade here and a promenade there
At a square dance man, this chick's no square!
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh.
VERSE FIVE
I used to be a travelin' man, eeeee-eyeee-oh
Until I hit Macdonald's place, things were mighty slow.
With a little chick here and a little chick there.
I didn't have a real chick anywhere.
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
VERSE SIX
This farmer's daughter knocked me out, ee-eye-ee-eye-oh
I asked Macdonald for her hand and he hollered "Go!"
With a little curve here and little wiggle there,
A gol-dang here and a gosh darn there,
A do-si-so here and a promenade there
I got my own private county fair!
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-oh-hi-aaaay
Ol' Macdonald had a farm, ee-eye-oh-hi-aaaay
That's right, Macdonald! It's all or nothing, baby!
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