I'm a People
George Jones
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There I was on the marquee a workin' for a livin' I've been gettin' instead of a givin' A hangin' by my tail a waitin' for the dinner bell puttin' humans off Every day them fools rush in and lay down my cage and watch them grin I put 'em all off I'd hum a little song and watch 'em all go tee-hee But I spell a P a little bitty E Sweet bop bop bop shoo shoobie doobie doh In a little round O Now you add another P a big skinny L There's one more E And you got a people that looks like me Now a monkey don't have to go down town And ask for a job and gettin' turned down I'm mad at me I could smash me cause I'm a people Now a monkey don't have to shoot and speak All he do is drink his fees Oh me what luxury but I'm a people Now I spell a P a little bitty E Sweet bop bop bop shoo scoobie doobie doh In a little round O Now you add another P a big skinny L There's one more E And you got a creature that looks like me Now if anyone knocked on my door today There'd be a little sign says gone away Down to the zoo diggin' you know who Cause I'm a people Now I spell a P a little bitty E...
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Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, HUSKY MUSIC, INC.
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10 facts about this song
Origins"I'm a People" is a country song performed by American singer George Jones.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1966 as a part of the album "Love Bug."
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Chart Performance"I'm a People" climbed to the number six position on the Billboard country singles chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Dallas Frazier, an American country musician who has also written for big names such as Connie Smith, Charlie Pride, and Elvis Presley.
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ThemeThis song conveys feelings of understanding, compassion, and camaraderie showing that, despite being a celebrity, George Jones is still one of the 'people'.
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Label"I'm a People" was released under the Musicor Records label.
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Cover VersionA cover version of the song was done by Pee Wee King, a famous country music performer best known for his co-writing of the popular song "Tennessee Waltz."
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Album PerformanceThe album "Love Bug" itself didn't chart very high despite the success of "I'm a People". It achieved 13th position on the US Country Album charts.
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Unofficial AnthemThe song has often been considered as an unofficial anthem for ordinary people and blue collar workers.
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StyleThe song embodies the 'Nashville sound,' a sophisticated style of country music that rose to popularity during the 1960s and was often associated with Jones's music.
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