Canadian Man at your service
From the land of the chill
If I can't warm you baby nobody will
I'm a genuine Canadian Man

Strong and free
That's the True North
And baby, that's me
I'll salute you as long as need be
I'm a genuine Canadian Man

Well it's hush-hush, while I mush-mush
My dog-sled made for two
It's cold outside, but ooh, what a ride
To the warmth of my igloo

Warm and dry, we'll be sipping on cola and rye
Then I'll bake you an Eskimo pie
Your genuine Canadian Man

Well we'll ride and glide over the Great Divide
On my '95 Ski-Doo
Sweet honey-child it's the call of the wild
When I'm calling you, ooh

Canadian Man
That's me the ice-breaker supreme
Forget your "American dream"
And wake up to Canadian man


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Canadian Man Lyrics as written by Stephen Graham Pineo

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    This song is awesome! I'm a proud Canadian, and this song just proves that so is Paul. I've seen Paul twice in concert and he is just great, and I remember him singing this song and getting a great response. I especially love the hockey version celebrating Team Canada's men's and women's gold medals at the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

    cdncowgirlon July 26, 2005   Link

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