MY NEXT IMPERSONATION
(Shel Silverstein)


Jerry Reed - 1969





Now, for my first impersonation, friends, I would like to do for you
A simple lovin' family man with a simple attitude
See him loved by friends and neighbours, see the self-respect he gains
See him warm, see him tender, watch him change

Now for my next impersonation I'd like to do a restless man
Who now holds wine and nightlife in his inexperienced hands
See him jugglin' all the pieces as he tries to grab 'em all
See him tempted, see him falter, watch him fall

But stick around friends 'cause the best is yet to come
When you see my impression of a man who's a steady-cryin',
nail-chewin', chain-smokin' bum

Well, friends I see you've seen enough and you're ready to go
So let me hear one rousin' cheer as I close my show
With this portrait of a wasted fool who let his world slip by
See him crawl, see him crumble, hear him cry

(Instrumental Break)

But stick around friends 'cause the best is yet to come
When you see my impression of a man who's a nail-chewin', 
steady-cryin', chain-smokin' bum

Well, friends I see you've seen enough and you're ready to go
So let me hear one rousin' cheer as I close my show
With this portrait of a wasted fool who let his world slip by
See him crawl, see him crumble, hear him cry
And for my last impersonation, watch him die






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - November 2012)