Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Shine, artist - Ry Cooder. Album song Jazz, in the genre БлюзDate of issue: 07.11.2011
Record label: Warner
Song language: English
Shine |
| When I was born they christened me plain Samuel Johnson Brown |
| But I hadn’t grown so very big, 'fore some folks in this town |
| Had changed it 'round to, «Sambo», I was «Rastus» to a few |
| Then «Chocolate Drop» was added by some others that I knew |
| And then to cap the climax, I was strolling down the line |
| When someone shouted, «Fellas, hey! |
| Come on and pipe the shine!» |
| But I don’t care a bit |
| Here’s how I figure it |
| Well, just because my hair is curly |
| And just because my teeth are pearly |
| Just because I always wear a smile |
| Likes to dress up in the latest style |
| Just because I’m glad I’m livin' |
| Takes trouble smilin', never whine |
| Just because my color’s shady |
| Slightly different maybe |
| That’s why they call me Shine |
| Say, just because my hair is curly |
| And just because my teeth are pearly |
| And just because I always wear a smile |
| I wear my jeans like a man I mean |
| He always dresses in the latest style |
| Just because I’m glad I’m livin' |
| Take troubles smilin', never whine |
| Just because my color’s shady |
| Slightly different maybe |
| That’s why they call me Shine |