I met Ray Davies in a Danish airport
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Turned out to be a real nice guy
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He said "Keep writing your songs, man
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As long as you can"
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And I think that was good advice
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But actually he didn't quite say that
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I added that word "man"
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I'm just following his good words
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But of course I'm a very big fan
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And I was just trying to make this thing scan
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I met many a famous person
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I'm not gonna drop any names
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Sure, I did mention Ray
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When I started to play
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But that's cos he is a credit to fame
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Unlike a few I could mention
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Who actually quite freaked me out
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They treated me like I was one of those guys
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Who carries a small gun about
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So congratulations to those of you
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Who feel the need to congratulate your heroes
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It may be tense for both of you
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But I'm sure they appreciate the gesture
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But commiserations to souls that are lost
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Who feel that murder is a way to get their love across
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Great god above keep the people we love
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From those merely seeking attention
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Yes, I know what it's like to be bothered
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And I know what it's like to be tired
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But you gotta hide
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In some kinda disguise
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To be famous and yet be walked by
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So, stars, watch your manners around me
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You don't have to talk to me long
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I may not pull a gun out on you
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But I might write you into this song
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So, congratulations to those of you
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Who feel the need to congratulate your heroes
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If someone means a lot to you
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It surely rates a mention
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But commiserations to souls that are lost
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Who feel that killing is a way to get their love across
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Great God above, keep the stars that we love
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From those merely seeking attention
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A Fan Speaks
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| John Wesley Harding |
