A song about someone that we all know, and avoid trying to be! Music composed and performed by CowboySlim. This was recorded in a hotel room using a hand-held recorder. What you hear is what you get!

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Always been partial to John Prine's songs, and this was an attempt to duplicate his style. I think we nailed it....

Average Guy

V1>
I’m a drinker I’m a thinker and sometimes I cuss
Not a wheeler or a dealer Hey I ride the Bus
Got dreams I’ve got schemes but they’re average size
Not a Pauper or a King I’m just an average guy

Chorus>
Wanna live out my life the best that I can
And do little harm to my fellow man
Wanna keep my nose clean
Try to do what I’m told...
And I’ll die when I get too old
(Yes I will)
I’m gonna die when I get too old

V2>
I’m a worker not a shirker and I carry my load
Stay in Motels never Hotels when I’m on the road
Life is fruitful I’m always truthful –Okay, I lied
But I’m the salt of the Earth just an average guy

Chorus>
Wanna live out my life the best that I can
And do little harm to my fellow man
Wanna keep my nose clean
Try to do what I’m told...
And I’ll die when I get too old
(Yes I will)
I’m gonna die when I get too old

Bridge>
I never make waves and I don’t raise a fuss
I do what I want if it’s what I must
I never take risks as I’m sure you can tell
I’m an average guy and I’m boring as Hell!

Chorus>
Wanna live out my life the best that I can
And do little harm to my fellow man
Wanna keep my nose clean
Try to do what I’m told...
And I’ll die when I get too old
(Yes I will)
I’m gonna die when I get too old

(Revised) ©2005, Timothy D Brown and CowboySlim