Story Behind The Song
Inspired by my brother, who - many in our family - myself included - believe he killed our father just to take away his home.
Song Description
50's to 60's Retro-feel Rockabilly tune about a man in his old Cadillac so much that his "Left arm is dark" thus - the Cad Tan. He is also a con man that you better stay away from. "Better walk away when he sticks out his hand", he has some scheme planned to take your money!
| Song Length |
2:34 |
Genre |
Country - Americana, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cruel, Nonviolent |
Subject |
Law Enforcement, Ghetto, Barrio |
| Similar Artists |
Alan Jackson, Glenn Frey |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1960 - 1969 |
| |
Lyrics
Chorus
Here come the man with the Cadillac tan
He's lying and trying some hair brain scam
if you give him 50 dollars he can make you 10--------grand
better walk away when he sticks out his -------------hand
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His left arm is dark driver's window gone
livin in his car from dusk till dawn
He'd steal your last penny way bfore noon----------------
better not leave if he's in your------ room
beat up 57 Eldorado 3 tone
to hear him talk about it you would think that it's gold
He'd kill his own daddy, just for his home-----------
criminal mind and a halo I'm ----- told
Bridge
The Boy is lazy, the boy is bold
the boy is crazy, the boy is cold
he'd kill his own daddy even though that he's old-----------
to take away the little world that his daddy ---------owned