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Philbert the Bean (10​/​26​/​14)

from 2014 Demos by Jerry Chapman

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When your daughter tells you to write a song about Philbert the Bean, you don't ask too many questions.

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Philbert the bean wasn't causing a scene
When he rode his way into the town
Couldn't figure him out, don't know what he's about
They didn't want him around

So he headed west, he thought it was best
To spend a little time on his own
A mysterious grin, the places he's been
The strangest bean you've ever known

Philbert, Philbert, don't get your feelings hurt
Just 'cause you're not like the rest
Philbert, Philbert, made his home in the dirt
Roaming the wild, wild west

He grew up too fast, but made friends that would last
Always some trouble nearby
He'd try to diffuse it, if he'd had a gun he wouldn't use it
Philbert wouldn't hurt a fly

Philbert, Philbert, don't get your feelings hurt
Just 'cause you're not like the rest
Philbert, Philbert, made his home in the dirt
Roaming the wild, wild west

Too much time spent alone, without even a phone
He started to go a bit mad
Almost gave up all hope 'til he met Rufus the cantaloupe
The best friend that he ever had

Philbert, Philbert, his feelings no longer hurt
Didn't feel all alone, so he said,
"Rufus, Rufus, now there are two of us
Roaming the wild, wild west"

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from 2014 Demos, released October 9, 2014

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