The Great Reality Lyrics - Trash Can Andy
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TRASH CAN ANDY
Copyright 2000 Michael E. Walker

Verse 1

Can’t you hear him? He’s out there
…cans clashing
he’s digging in the trash.
He’s got an odd fascination with
filth and grime
a run and then a crash.

Chorus 1

Trash Can Andy
he don’t see so good these days
to Trash Can Andy
the world is turning gray

Verse 2

Spends his life in an alley
a wooden box
just perfect for a bed.
Was never very easy
with failing eyes
might just as soon be dead.

Chorus 2

Trash Can Andy
he don’t see so good these days
to Trash Can Andy
the world’s begun to fade.

Bridge

How long will it take
before it all goes black?
He better get ready ‘cause his
whole world is going black.

Verse 3

Found him dying in the alley
skin and bones
a cut above one eye.
She brought him home
cleaned and fed him…
a bed that’s warm and dry

Final Chorus

Trash Can Andy
he’s living high today
for Trash Can Andy
a dog will have his day
‘cause Trash Can Andy
may be blind but he’s purebred
Trash Can Andy
has a home and a warm bed.