Randy Newman

Lyrics Big hat, no cattle Randy Newman

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Big hat, no cattle


Since I was a child
I've tried to be what I'm not
I've lied and I've enjoyed it all my life
I lied to my dear mother
To my sisters and my brother
And now I'm lying to my children and my wife
Big Hat, no cattle
Big head, no brain
Big snake, no rattle
I forever remain
Big hat, no cattle
I knew from the start
Big boat, no paddle
Big belly, no heart

Can't remember why I do it,
Oh, maybe I can.
An honest man these days is hard to find.
I only know we're living in an unforgiving land.
And a little lie can buy some real big piece of mind.

Oftimes I wondered what might I have become,
Had I but buckled down and really tried.
But when it came down to the wire
I called my family to my side
Stood up straight, threw my head back and I lied, lied,lied

Big hat, no cattle
Big shoes, well you know...
Big horse, no saddle
He goes wherever I go

Big hat, no cattle
Right from the start
Big guns, no battle
Big belly, no heart

When it came down to the wire
I called my little family to my side
Stood up straight, threw my head back and I lied, lied,lied
Lied, lied, lied

Big hat, no cattle
Big head, no brain
Big snake, no rattle
I forever remain
Big hat, no cattle
I knew from the start
Big boat, no paddle
Big belly, no heart
Big boat, no paddle
Big belly, no heart

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The lyrics BIG HAT, NO CATTLE of RANDY NEWMAN is also present in the album Bad love (1999)

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Biografia

Randy Newman (Randall Stuart Newman) is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, composer, and arranger born in Los Angeles in 1943. Known for his sharp wit and ability to satirize social and political issues, Newman has built a long and acclaimed career. His songs, often characterized by complex orchestral arrangements and ironic lyrics, have explored themes such as war, race, religion, and the American dream. Among his most famous tracks are "Short People", "Louisiana 1927" and "You've Got a Friend in Me". Newman has also composed soundtracks for successful films like "Ragtime", "Toy Story" and "The Natural", demonstrating his artistic versatility. His music, often controversial but always deeply human, has consecrated him as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of recent decades.

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