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Peanut Man (George Washington Carver)
Song Lyrics and Sound Clip
Jonathan Sprout

    
This song is available on Jonathan Sprout's

American Heroes #3

George Washington Carver (1864?-1943), known as the Peanut Man, helped countless poor Southerners survive as farmers.  Born a slave, he overcame harsh racial prejudice to earn two college degrees, becoming one of the most famous scientists of his time.  His research reportedly led to the development of 300 products made from peanuts.  From the sweet potato, he found more than 100 uses.  A soft-spoken, modest man, Professor Carver donated his savings near the end of his life so his research could continue.  On his gravestone is written: “He found happiness and honor in being helpful to the world.”



Refrain:
Hey, Mr. Peanut Man!
I said hey, hey, Mr. Peanut Man!
You sure knew what a peanut could do.
It was you who’s pursue every new nutty clue.
Here’s to The Peanut Man!


Cocoa, cooking oil, peanut beverage flakes
Flour, milk & lard, tasty peanut cakes
Lotion for your skin, nitroglycerine
What would he dream up? What would he dream up next?

Refrain

Wall board, diesel fuel, Tutti Frutti cheese
Pickels, shaving cream, cattle feed and grease
Laxatives and paste. Nothing went to waste.
Oh, what would he dream up? What would he dream up next?

Refrain

He could serve a truly scrumptious meal.
The salad, soup and chicken had delectable appeal.
The candy, cake and ice cream were, in fact ideal!
Then he would reveal none of it was real!
Well, actually, it was made entirely from peanuts!

Refrain

Coffee, vinegar, cream and glue
Buttermilk, dandruff cure, shampoo…
Rubber, Peanut Lemon Drink
Salad oil, curds and ink…
Quinine, metal polish, dye
Insecticide! I testify!
Mayonnaise and chili sauce…
Carver is the peanut boss!

 

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Many thanks to Jonathan Sprout for permission to display these lyric excerpts.
Copyright 2009, Kanukatunes (ASCAP), Song Wizard Music (ASCAP) &Sync Track (ASCAP).
Used with permission.

 


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