The Smithsonian Institute Blues (Or the Big Dig)

by Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band

From the album: Lick My Decals Off, Baby

Track 12 of 15 on Lick My Decals Off, Baby (1970).

Duration: 2:09

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Lyrics for The Smithsonian Institute Blues (Or the Big Dig)

Come on down t' the big dig Come on down t' the big dig Come on t' the big dig Singin' the Smithsonian Institute blues Singin' the Smithsonian Institute blues The way it's goin' La Brea tar pits I know you just can't lose The new dinosaur is walkin' in the old one's shoes Come on down t' the big dig Can't get around the big dig This may be premature but if I'm wrong You can just say it's the first time I was happy t' be confused Singin' the Smithsonian Institute blues Alll you new dinosaurs Now it's up t' you t' choose It sure looks funny for a new dinosaur T' be in an old dinosaur's shoes Dina Shore's shoes Dinosaur shoes C'mon down to the big dig You can't get around the big dig C'mon to the big dig Ya can't get around the big dig Singin' the Smithsonian Institute blues

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