Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Liz Phair
Canonical path: /phair-liz/canary
Related lyric paths: 6
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Canary
Read Canary lyrics by Liz Phair on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Canary
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I learn my name
I write with a number two pencil
I work up to my potential
I earn my meat
I come when called
I jump when you circle the cherry
I sing like a good canary
I come when called
I come, that's all
Send it up on fire
Death before dawn
Send it up on fire
Death before dawn
I clean the house
I put all your books in an order
I make up a colorful border
I clean my mouth
'Cause froth comes out
Send it up on fire
Death before dawn
Send it up on fire
Death before dawn
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Who performs "Canary"?
Liz Phair performs "Canary", and this lyric page sits inside the Liz Phair catalog on LyroVerse.
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Yes. The related section below points to 6' 1" and Alice Springs with a short reason for opening each page next.
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