And some man live his life
For profits alone
That very same man
He lives his life all alone

And the road to life
Yes, it goes up and down
Doesn't really matter
As long as the music goes on

Hey, Mister Collie Man
Why don't you come 'round no more?
Hey, Mister Collie, Collie Man
Don't you hear me troubled call?

Hey, Mister Collie Man
Look I didn't come to disturb
You best not be come ?round here
Unless you've got me sensi herb

I never needed any
Reason for me to say
Through all those troubled times
Yes, me love you any way

And the roughest path
You know the rocky, rocky road
You know that life and love
Is a heavy, heavy load

Hey, Mister Collie Man
Why don't you come ?round no more?
Hey, Mister Collie, Collie Man
Don't you hear me troubled call?

But, Mister Collie Man
Look I didn't come to disturb
You best not be come 'round here
Unless you've got me sensi herb
You best not be come 'round here
Unless you've got me sensi herb



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Collie Man Lyrics as written by Miles Doughty Kyle Alexander Mcdonald

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    This song makes me love life a little more!!

    amoramoron April 26, 2008   Link

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