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‘Crackshot’

sung by Merv Hamlyn
composed by Merv Hamlyn

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“Crackshot”
Merv Hamlyn
Provided with the expressed permission of the composer(s)

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LYRICS

Verse 1

Took a li’l walk, down the boulevard
I met Jane, we ended up in a panyard
It’s there we saw this panist
Oh boy; what a gifted artist
He just showed, tremendous skills
He got the audience, absolutely thrilled
Nothing could stop my attention
I had to sneak, a little conversation
I pulled him aside, spoke to him quietly
This is what, he said to me

Chorus 1

I’m a crackshot
I’m young and fresh and I hot
I’m a crackshot
I’m one of the best that they got
They complain, I’m showing no loyalty
From band to band, I’m like a mercenary
Duvone loves how I roll
He said, it touches his soul
My versatility just pleases “Boogsie”
He just loves my natural ability
So whether they like it or not
It’s my job, I’m just a crackshot

Verse 2

He said the fuss is nothing but envy
They just jealous, ‘cause I making money
They doh really have no reason
Carnival is just a short season
This is it, the time of the year
I get a chance to enhance my career
It’s not my fault, I’m in demand
They just hire me, cause of my God-bless hands
At the end of the day, I don't care what they say
When they call I just go and play

Chorus 2

I’m a crackshot
I’m young and fresh and I hot
I’m a crackshot
I’m one of the best that they got
They complain, I showing no loyalty
From band to band, I’m like a mercenary
Amrit, amazed by my speed
I’m just the man that he needs
My personality just pleases Liam
He just smiles and know I’m ready to jam
So whether they like it or not
It’s my job, I’m just a crackshot

Bridge

I played with “Pro”
Yes, I played with Ray
Andre, Arddin, Leon
Seion also “BJ”
They had me on tenors
They had me on seconds
They had me on cellos
And even the bass
I had to keep up, a hectic pace
Because they just had me all over the place

Chorus 1


 
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