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Cisco Houston The Great American Bum Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.88/10 [8 votes]Album: 900 Miles and Other R.R. Songs / Original Release Date: 1953-01-01Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 1 min 55 sec
The Great American Bum
Cisco Houston
Cisco Houston
CISCO HOUSTON
- The Great American Bum LyricsCome all you jolly jokers
if you want to have some fun,
and listen while i relate the tale
of the great american bum.
from the east and west and north and south
like a swarm of bees they come,
they sleep in the dirt and they wear a shirt
that's dirty and full of crumb.
Chorus:
i am a bum, a jolly old bum
and i live like a royal turk
and i have good luck
and i bum all my chuck
and to heck with the man that works
It's early in the morning
when the dew is on the ground,
the bum arises from his nest
and gazes all around,
well goin' east, they're loaded,
and goin' west, sealed tight,
i reckon we'll have to ride
aboard the fast express tonight.
Chorus:
I beat my way from frisco
to the rockbound coast of maine
from canada to mexico
and then all the way back again.
Well, i met a man the other day
that i never met before
and he asked me if i wanted a job
a-shoveling iron ore.
i asked what the wages was
and he said "ten cents a ton"
i said "oh fella, go scratch your... neck,
i'd rather be on the bum."
Chorus:
Oh lady would you be kind enough
to give me something to eat?
a piece of bread and butter,
and a tender slice of meat,
some apple pie and custard
just to tickle my appetite.
for really i'm so hungry
don't know where i'll sleep tonight.
if you want to have some fun,
and listen while i relate the tale
of the great american bum.
from the east and west and north and south
like a swarm of bees they come,
they sleep in the dirt and they wear a shirt
that's dirty and full of crumb.
Chorus:
i am a bum, a jolly old bum
and i live like a royal turk
and i have good luck
and i bum all my chuck
and to heck with the man that works
It's early in the morning
when the dew is on the ground,
the bum arises from his nest
and gazes all around,
well goin' east, they're loaded,
and goin' west, sealed tight,
i reckon we'll have to ride
aboard the fast express tonight.
I beat my way from frisco
to the rockbound coast of maine
from canada to mexico
and then all the way back again.
Well, i met a man the other day
that i never met before
and he asked me if i wanted a job
a-shoveling iron ore.
i asked what the wages was
and he said "ten cents a ton"
i said "oh fella, go scratch your... neck,
i'd rather be on the bum."
Chorus:
Oh lady would you be kind enough
to give me something to eat?
a piece of bread and butter,
and a tender slice of meat,
some apple pie and custard
just to tickle my appetite.
for really i'm so hungry
don't know where i'll sleep tonight.
Facts about The Great American Bum
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The Great American Bum is written and performed by Cisco Houston.
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It is first released on January 01, 1953 as part of Cisco Houston's album "900 Miles and Other R.R. Songs" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Cisco Houston's The Great American Bum is a big tribute to a hobo's free, wild, and unconventional life style, which he did not care about the work ethic and the so-called line of life. The lyrics of the great american bum mainly touch upon the issues of society, freedom, empowerment, adventure and happiness. The song also puts its emphasis on the practice of turning away from the traditional work ethic, pointing out the positive aspects of the vagabond lifestyle and the practice of living off charity. The lyrics express the sentiments of idleness and work-hatred which, in their turn, may not be the best fit for very young children. Moreover, although the lyrics do not contain any swear words, the terms used are rather rough, thus parents' assistance with their kids' understanding and providing the right context would be a good idea.
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The Great American Bum falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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The Great American Bum song length is 1 minutes and 55 seconds.
Who wrote The Great American Bum lyrics?
The Great American Bum is written and performed by Cisco Houston.
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When was The Great American Bum released?
It is first released on January 01, 1953 as part of Cisco Houston's album "900 Miles and Other R.R. Songs" which includes 20 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Great American Bum lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Cisco Houston's The Great American Bum is a big tribute to a hobo's free, wild, and unconventional life style, which he did not care about the work ethic and the so-called line of life. The lyrics of the great american bum mainly touch upon the issues of society, freedom, empowerment, adventure and happiness. The song also puts its emphasis on the practice of turning away from the traditional work ethic, pointing out the positive aspects of the vagabond lifestyle and the practice of living off charity. The lyrics express the sentiments of idleness and work-hatred which, in their turn, may not be the best fit for very young children. Moreover, although the lyrics do not contain any swear words, the terms used are rather rough, thus parents' assistance with their kids' understanding and providing the right context would be a good idea.
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Which genre is The Great American Bum?
The Great American Bum falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song The Great American Bum?
The Great American Bum song length is 1 minutes and 55 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Cisco Houston
Record Label(s): 1953 Folkways Records
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