David Tanguay

Kansas City Star (by Roger Miller)



Posted: Sunday, September 14, 2008

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The late Roger Miller sings a song about a television star who is offered a better job, but cannot except it because he has an obligation to the younger set in which he is their hero on screen. Here are the lyrics to the song.
Got a letter just this mornin' it was postmarked Omaha
It was typed and neatly written offerin' me this better job
Better job at higher wages, expenses paid and a car
But I'm on TV here locally and I can't quit, I'm a star

Hah-ha I come on TV grinnin,' wearin' pistols and a hat
It's a kiddy show and I'm a hero of the younger set
I'm the number one attraction every supermarket parkin' lot
I'm the king of Kansas City, no thanks, Omaha, thanks a lot
   
CHORUS:
 
Kansas City star, that's what I are
Yodel-deedle ay-hee, you oughta see my car
I drive a big old Cadillac with wire wheels, got rhinestones on the spokes
I got credit down at the grocery store
And my barber tells me jokes
I'm the number one attraction every supermarket parkin' lot
I'm the king of Kansas City, no thanks, Omaha, thanks a lot

CHORUS
  
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» left by sue thom
from nj 3 years 123 days ago.
hi david,
 
it's good to keep the memories alive of people who gave so much of themselves to please others. thanks for sharing,
 
my best,
 
sue
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» left by David Tanguay 3 years 123 days ago.
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Yeah Susan, when Roger Miller started his career he wrote all of his songs himself, he was truly gifted
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