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Three-Legged Man
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Comedy
Three-Legged Man was released on January 1, 1987 by Geffen* as a part of the album Crackin' Up!
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1987
LabelGeffen*
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM109

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens
Producer

Lyrics

Well my friends you'd never guess it
So I really must confess it
I just met the sweetest woman
In my long and dismal life
But a friend of mine said "Buddy
Just in case your mind is muddy
Don't you know that girl you're foolin' with
Is old Peg Leg Johnson's wife?"
And old Peg Leg's big and mean
And tough and grim
Yeah and he'll brain you
With his artificial limb
But next mornin' bright and early
I stole old Peg Leg's girlie
And I also took his wooden leg
Just to play it safe
But there weren't no time for laughter
'Cause he started hoppin' after
Now I keep on runnin' faster
But he won't give up the chase
So now I'm runnin' 'cross the country
With his bride
And I got his wooden leg
Right by my side
Now I'm a three-legged man
With a two-legged woman
Bein' chased by a one-legged fool
Oh he's hoppin' and he's floppin'
But he shows no signs of stoppin'
I tell you boys this life is hard and cruel
'Cross the deserts and the valleys
Those old dark Chicago alleys
'Cross that mighty Mississippi
To the hills of Caroline
'Cross the mountains of Montana
Through the swamps of Louisiana
Every time I look back
He's just one leg behind
And I know he must be cold and wet and sick
But in spite of all his woes he's still to kick
Oh I'm a three-legged man
With a two-legged woman
Bein' chased by a one-legged fool
Oh he's hoppin' and he's floppin'
But he shows no signs of stoppin'
I tell you boys this life is hard and cruel
Now he's ragged and he's filthy
And I'm feelin' kinda guilty
'Specially in the evenin's
When I hear him plead and beg
He says "In spite of all your stealin' friend
I bear you no hard feelings
You can keep the blamed old woman
Just give me back my leg
'Cause although that leg you meant to take was wooden
In the dark by mistake you took my good one"
Now I'm a three-legged man
With a two-legged woman
Bein' chased by a one-legged fool
Oh he's hoppin' and he's floppin'
But he shows no signs of stoppin'
I tell you boys this life is hard and cruel
Yes I'm a three-legged man
With a two-legged woman
Bein' chased by a one-legged fool
Oh he's hoppin' and he's floppin'
But he shows no signs of stoppin'
I tell you boys this life is hard and cruel
Written by: Shel Silverstein
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