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Artist: The Smiths
Track: This Charming Man

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Punctured bicycle
On a hillside desolate
Will nature make a man of me yet?

When in this charming car
This charming man

Why pamper life's complexity
When the leather runs smooth
On the passenger seat?

I would go out tonight
But I haven't got a stitch to wear
This man said, "It's gruesome
That someone so handsome should care"

Ah, a jumped-up pantry boy
Who never knew his place
He said, "Return the ring"
He knows so much about these things
He knows so much about these things

I would go out tonight
But I haven't got a stitch to wear
This man said, "It's gruesome
That someone so handsome should care"

Na, na-na, na-na, na-na, this charming man
Oh, na-na, na-na, na-na, this charming man

Ah, a jumped-up pantry boy
Who never knew his place
He said, "Return the ring"
He knows so much about these things
He knows so much about these things
He knows so much about these things
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The Smiths – This Charming Man
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The Smiths – This Charming Man (London)
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The Smiths - This Charming Man (New York Vocal) Lyrics
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The Smiths - This Charming Man (2011 Remaster) translation in German
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The Smiths - The Charming Man translation in Italian
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “This Charming Man” by The Smiths?
“This Charming Man” by The Smiths was written by Morrissey & Johnny Marr.
Q:When did The Smiths release “This Charming Man”?
The Smiths released “This Charming Man” on October 31, 1983.
Q:When did The Smiths release “This Charming Man (London)”?
The Smiths released “This Charming Man (London)” on October 31, 1983.
Q:When did The Smiths release “This Charming Man (New York Instrumental)”?
The Smiths released “This Charming Man (New York Instrumental)” on December 1, 1983.
Q:When did The Smiths release “This Charming Man (New York Vocal)”?
The Smiths released “This Charming Man (New York Vocal)” on December 1, 1983.
Q:Who produced “This Charming Man (London)” by The Smiths?
“This Charming Man (London)” by The Smiths was produced by John Porter.
Q:Who produced “This Charming Man (Single Remix)” by The Smiths?
“This Charming Man (Single Remix)” by The Smiths was produced by John Porter.
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