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Artist: Father John Misty
Canonical path: /father-john-misty/the-songwriter
Related lyric paths: 6
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The Songwriter
Read The Songwriter lyrics by Father John Misty on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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The Songwriter
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What would it sound like if you were the songwriter
And you made your living off of me?
Would you detail your near-constant consternation?
Or the way my very presence makes your muses up and flee?
Goodbye, little songbird, I can leave
Goodbye, my love, is there anything else you need?
What would it sound like if you were the songwriter
And you did your living around me?
Would you undress me repeatedly in public
To show how very noble and naked you can be?
Goodbye, little songbird, now you're free
Don't forget I'm the only fan of yours
Who has the sense to ever leave you be
How could you do this to me?
What would it sound like if you were the songwriter
And loving me was your unsung masterpiece?
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Who performs "The Songwriter"?
Father John Misty performs "The Songwriter", and this lyric page sits inside the Father John Misty catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "The Songwriter"?
Yes. The related section below points to Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins) and I Went To The Store One Day with a short reason for opening each page next.
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