Don't mean no harm
No cause for alarm
My hands are tied behind me
It's well known

The way you've grown
So come sit down beside me
If I told you once
I told you once

And once is all that you needed
Just let me hear
What you got to hear
Well I can take care of everything

And I can pick for you
The songs that you sing
And the sights that you see
Now don't mind me

I'm carefree
Calm down she said
Lie back your head
Your voice is sounding hysterical

Your face is red
And you reasoning dead
You sound nonsensical
Something you got to hear

Let me make myself clear
Your not the first to get physical
Take your pill
And you might feel a chill

Well I can take care of everthing
And I can pick for you
The songs that you sing
And the sights that you see

Now don't mind me
I'm carefree
And I will always keep the upper hand
And I can change your angry young man

To a fashion show
With brand name clothes
I'm carefree
Well I can take care of everthing

And I can pick for you
The songs that you sing
And the sights that you see
Now don't mind me

I'm carefree
And I will always keep the upper hand
And I can change your angry young man
To a fashion show

With brand name clothes
I'm carefree


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Carefree Lyrics as written by Brian Blush Arthur "buddy" Edwards

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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    Fuckin' A man, I'm carefree.

    barfolimewon March 29, 2005   Link
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    Fuckin' A man, I'm carefree.

    barfolimewon March 29, 2005   Link
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    Just let all your worries slide away and enjoy life...

    victoryguy11on June 21, 2005   Link
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    I thought it was about a guy who liked his good friend. She already had a boyfriend and always came to him for help, with choices and problems. He helped her because he's a good friend, but he actually wanted to be with her. Saying he's carefree is actually being quite sarcastic...

    Legendraculaon February 05, 2008   Link

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