Intro
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[Verse 1]
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Went to college, studied art
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To be an artist. make a start
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Studied hard, gained my degree
A D E
But no one seemed to notice me
[Chorus]
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
[Verse 2]
A D E
Tried cartoons and comic books
A D E
Dirty postcards, woman's books
A D E
Here was where the money lay
A D E
Classic art has had its day
[Chorus]
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
[Guitar solo]
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A D E
A D E
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E
[Verse 3]
A D E
Do adverts for TV
A D E
Household soap and brands of tea
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Labels all around the cans
A D E
Who would be a painter man
[Chorus]
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
[Bridge]
A D A
La la la, la la la
A E A
La la la la la la la
[Chorus]
A D A
Painter man, painter man
A E A
Who would be a painter man?
[Outro]
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