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Onomatopoeia

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[Verse 1]
GForty-five minutes fifty-five cents
CSixty-five agents sitting on a fence
Singing, Ghey little brother
DLook what we got for Gyou
We're gonna Grope off an area and put on a show
From the CCanadian border down to Mexico
It might Gbe the most potentially gross
DThing that we could possibly Gdo
[Chorus]
DYeah, little buddy gonna get your chance
GMake them pubescents all wet their pants
We'll A7record it live and that's no jive.
DHold it! Stop it! No! No! No! No!
GBang! went the pistol. Crash! went the window.
COuch! went the son of a gun. GOnomatopoeia DI don't wanna see ya
CSpeaking in a foreign Gtongue.
[Instrumental]
D G A7 D
[Verse 2]
GKnock! Knock! Hello! Can I come in?
CGee, that was a wonderful show!
Oh, you Ghaven't gone on yet?
Well, Dhow was I supposed to Gknow?
Hey! We Ggot a great date it's really downtown
We're gonna Cget the Grand Canyon to do the sound
It's a Gboxing ring but it might be the thing
To Dreally put you in the Gdough
[Chorus]
DListen little brother, don't ya get us wrong
Why we even Gknow the words to your song
Just A7say I do and we'll lay it on you
DYou! You! And me! Me! Me!
GBang! went the pistol. Crash! went the window.
COuch! went the son of a gun. GOnomatopoeia DI don't wanna see ya
CSpeaking in a foreign Gtongue.
[Chorus]
DYeah, little buddy gonna get your chance
GMake them pubescents all wet their pants
We'll A7record it live and that's no jive.
DHold it! Stop it! No! No! No! No!
GBang! went the pistol. Crash! went the window.
COuch! went the son of a gun. GOnomatopoeia DI don't wanna see ya
CSpeaking in a foreign Gtongue.
GOnomatopoeia DI don't wanna see ya
CSpeaking in a foreign Gtongue.
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The story behind the song

John Prine was a singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of humorous lyrics about love, life, and current events, often incorporating social commentary and satire. He also crafted sweet songs and melancholy ballads. As a guitarist, you can channel Prine's distinctive voice by focusing on the storytelling and emotional depth in his work, whether it's a witty observation or a poignant reflection. This song, appearing on the album Sweet Revenge, offers an opportunity to explore the playful side of language.

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