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
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But no one seemed to notice me
[Chorus]
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
[Verse 2]
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Tried cartoons and comic books
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Dirty postcards, woman's books
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Here was where the money lay
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Classic art has had its day
[Chorus]
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
[Guitar solo]
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[Verse 3]
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Do adverts for TV
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Household soap and brands of tea
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Labels all around the cans
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Who would be a painter man
[Chorus]
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
[Bridge]
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Painter man, painter man
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Who would be a painter man?
[Outro]
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