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in his cowboy boots, rinestone suits, and flashy guitars
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he makes the rounds of the bars in town trying to be a hillbilly star
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he'll sing all night if you treat him right, buy him a beer or two
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oh let the honky tonk stardust cowboy sing to you
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he sings the country tunes of bygone days
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faded love, san antone rose, I love you a thousand ways
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no matter what may be your request, he'll sing along and do his best
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oh let the honky tonk stardust cowboy keep on siiiiiingin'
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some times in his mind a dream unwinds where he's called to fame
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a brighter light shines in his eyes when he's singin' on the opry stage
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oh but life goes on youll find him at home with a dream that turned out wrong
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but the honky tonk stardust cowboy sings his song
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[Thanks to Keith Murdock for tabs]