i was born under a wandering star lee marvin

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Wand'rin' Star by Lee Marvin

• I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star Wheels are made for rollin' Mules are made to pack I've never seen a sight that didn't look better looking back I was born under a wandrin' star Mud can make you prisoner, and the plains can bake you dry Snow can burn your eyes, but only people make you cry Home is made for comin' from, for dreams of goin' to Which with any luck will never come true I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star Do I know where hell is? Hell is in hello Heaven is goodbye for ever, it's time for me to go I was born under a wandrin' star A wandrin' wandrin' star (Mud can make you prisoner, and the plains can bake you dry) (Snow can burn your eyes, but only people make you cry) (Home is made for comin' from, for dreams of goin' to) (Which with any luck will never come true) (I was born under a wandrin' star) (I was born under a wandrin' star) When I get to heaven tie me to a tree Or I'll begin to roam, and soon you know where I will be I was born under a wandrin' star A wandrin' wandrin' star Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind
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• Keith E Johnson from Olathe Ks My family and friends all absolutely loved the movie version of "Paint Your Wagon"!!
• Adrian Chan from Malaysia The spookiest song I've ever heard! Gives me goose pimples!
• Greg from Shelbyville, Ky Long one of my favorite movies. This song got a lot of airplay in the US, at least on what we would now call Adult Contemporary stations. Back then, they were Middle of the Road (MOR).

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I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star Wheels are made for rollin' Mules are made to pack I've never seen a sight That didn't look better looking back I was born under a wandrin' star Mud can make you prisoner And the plains can bake you dry Snow can burn your eyes But only people make you cry Home is made for comin' from For dreams of goin' to Which with any luck Will never come true I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star Do I know where hell is? Hell is in hello Heaven is in goodbye for ever It's time for me to go. I was born under a wandrin' star A wandrin' wandrin' star Mud can make you prisoner And the plains can bake you dry Snow can burn your eyes But only people make you cry Home is made for comin' from For dreams of goin' to Which with any luck Will never come true I was born under a wandrin' star I was born under a wandrin' star When I get to heaven tie me to a tree Or I'll begin to roam And soon you know where I will be I was born under a wandrin' star A wandrin' wandrin' star

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Lee Marvin (February 19, 1924 – August 29, 1987) was an American film and television actor.Known for his distinctive voice and premature white hair, Marvin initially appeared in supporting roles, mostly villains, soldiers, and other hardboiled characters. A prominent television role was that of Detective Lieutenant Frank Ballinger in the NBC crime series M Squad (1957–1960). One of Marvin's most notable film projects was Cat Ballou (1965), a comedy Western in which he played dual roles. For portraying both gunfighter Kid Shelleen and criminal Tim Strawn, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, along with a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, an NBR Award, and the Silver Bear for Best Actor. more »

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Written by: ALAN JAY LERNER, FREDERICK LOEWE

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The song "Wand'rin' Star" by Lee Marvin explores the theme of an individual who feels a deep sense of restlessness and a yearning to constantly wander and explore. The lyrics convey a sense of being born with an innate inclination to wander, as the repeated line "I was born under a wandering star" suggests.

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It brings back memories of when Paint Your Wagon came out and we went to the movies to see it. !!

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I've allways wondered if they did tie Lee to some tree in heaven...^_~

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