Went to college, studied art
To be an artist, make a start
Studied hard, gained my degree
But no one seemed to notice me
Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man
Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man
Tried cartoons and comic books
Dirty postcards, woman's books
Here was where the money lay
Classic art has had its day
Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man
Painter Man
Painter Man
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Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man