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Lyrics

Man Gave Names to All the Animals

Tune, Chorus, and first 3 verses by Bob Dylan.
Last 3 verses by Tim-Dawg Wood

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[William H.]

(Chorus)

Em
Man gave names to all the animals
B Em
In the beginning, in the beginning.
Em
Man gave names to all the animals
B Em
In the beginning, long time ago.

(Verse)

Em B
He saw an animal that liked to growl,
B Em
Big furry paws and he liked to howl,
Em A
Great big furry back and furry hair.
B Em
"Ah, think I'll call it a bear."

He saw an animal that liked to snort,
Horns on his head and they weren't too short.
It looked like there wasn't nothin' that he couldn't pull.
"Ah, think I'll call it a bull."

He saw an animal as smooth as glass
Slithering his way through the grass.
Saw him disappear by a tree near a lake
"Ah, think I'll call it a snake."

Chorus

Saw a tall kid who'd hiked to far,
Singin' a song and playin' a half guitar.
Don't call him names or insult him,
"Ah, his name is Tim."

Saw a fast moving Coloradan,
Singin' and playin' the mandolin.
He hikes twice as fast as you or me.
"Ah, his name is Willie."

Saw a big Texan singing bass,
Always has a smile on his face.
Plays the shaker and lighter to fit the bill,
"Ah, his name is Will."

Chorus