Hey Barnum And Bailey Song Lyrics and Chords by Gene Watson
Hey Barnum And Bailey
Recorded by Gene Watson
Written by Jerry Abbott, Charles Stewart, Kenneth Hagler
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I been
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livin' on beer and peanuts since my
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baby kicked me out
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Frozen pot pies and TV dinners ain't no
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feast to brag about
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sleepin' on the couch at my best friend's house
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about to drag me down
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Hey Barnum And
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Bailey can you
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use
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one more
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I'll paint my face with a big ol' smile
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help me look the part
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big red nose and some baggy clothes to help
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hide this broken heart
Now I
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won't need any practice cause I'm the
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biggest fool in town
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Hey Barnum And
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Bailey can you
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use
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whole life's been a three ring circus
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yeah it's been one big joke
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Every time I had something goin' it's
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always ended up in
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smoke
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love life's been a failure and my
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future don't look too sound
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Hey Barnum And
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Bailey can you
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Now I won't need any practice cause I'm the
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biggest fool in town
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Hey Barnum And
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Bailey can you
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Hey Barnum And
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Bailey can you
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Hey Barnum And Bailey?
- The song Hey Barnum And Bailey was sang by Gene Watson.
Who is Gene Watson?
- Gary Gene Watson (born October 11, 1943) is an American country music singer. He is most famous for his 1975 hit "Love in the Hot Afternoon," his 1981 #1 hit "Fourteen Carat Mind," and his signature 1979 song "Farewell Party." Watson's long career has included five number one hits, 21 top tens, and 48 charted singles.
