Como was also very popular in the UK. His chart successes ranged from 1953 to 1974 and included two number one's, his first hit 'Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes' in 1953 and 'Magic Moments' which stayed at the top for 8 weeks in 1958. His other big UK hits were 'Delaware' ( No 3 in 1960), ' It's Impossible' (No 4 in 1971) , 'And I Love You So' (No 3 in 1973), and 'For The Good Times' (No 7 in 1973).
As well as TV and recording success, Perry Como also made a number of films, including ' Something For The Boys' and 'Doll Face' which were released during WW2.
He died in his sleep on 12 May 2001.
Beady Eyed Buzzard
Perry Como Lyrics
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The crow gettin' fat on my corn
But that beady eyed buzzard hangin' 'round my gal
Is gonna wish he never was born ( never was born! )
Let the hungry old hawk take a chicken or two
And only the rooster will cry
But the beady eyed buzzard hangin' 'round my gal
Better start flyin'
You better high tail it outta town!
You're headin' straight for trouble
If you keep on a circling 'round!
You can fill up your pockets with ma seed an' ma corn
Take my horse, load the wagon up too!
But you beady eyed buzzard stay away from my gal
Or else it's gonna be . . . the end of you!
( Better start flyin' . . . )
You better high tail it outta town!
You're headin' straight for trouble
If you keep on a circling 'round!
You can fill up your pockets with ma seed an' ma corn
Take my horse, load the wagon up too!
But you beady eyed buzzard stay away from my gal
Or else it's gonna be . . . the end of you!
. . . the end of you!
Words and Music by Eddie Snyder
And Richard Ahlert
The Perry Como's song "Beady Eyed Buzzard" tells the story of a man who doesn't mind sharing his belongings with nature, such as sparrows stealing his seed and crows getting fat on his corn. However, there is one bird that he won't tolerate near his lover, and that is the "beady eyed buzzard." The man warns the buzzard to stay away from his gal, or it will suffer the consequences. The song conveys a sense of a protective love, and the man is willing to defend his loved one from anything that he perceives as a threat.
The lyrics of "Beady Eyed Buzzard" use birds as metaphors for different types of people. The sparrows represent those who take small things, such as the crumbs that fall from the table. The crows represent those who take larger items, such as the corn cobs. However, the buzzard represents someone who is trying to come between the man and his lover, and the man is not going to stand for it.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Eddie Snyder and Richard Ahlert, who were also responsible for writing the classic song "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World." Another interesting fact is that Perry Como's version of the song was featured in the 1967 film "The Busy Body," which starred Sid Caesar and Robert Ryan. The song has also been covered by other artists, such as the jazz trumpeter Bix Beiderbecke.
Chords: Unfortunately, we could not find the chords for this song.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind the sparrows stealin' my seed
I am not bothered by sparrows stealing my seed
The crow gettin' fat on my corn
I don't mind crows eating my corn and becoming fat
But that beady eyed buzzard hangin' 'round my gal
However, the beady-eyed buzzard circling around my girl is a problem
Is gonna wish he never was born ( never was born! )
That buzzard is going to regret its existence
Let the hungry old hawk take a chicken or two
I don't mind if a hungry old hawk takes a chicken or two
And only the rooster will cry
The only one upset would be the rooster
But the beady eyed buzzard hangin' 'round my gal
But that buzzard circling around my girl is a different story
Is gonna wish he knew how to fly!
It will be best for the buzzard to fly away
Better start flyin'
Buzzard, you should start flying
You better high tail it outta town!
Leave town quickly
You're headin' straight for trouble
If you keep circling around, you will get into a lot of trouble
If you keep on a circling 'round!
Continuing to circle around will not end well for you
You can fill up your pockets with ma seed an' ma corn
You can take as much seed and corn as you want
Take my horse, load the wagon up too!
Take my horse and load up the wagon
But you beady eyed buzzard stay away from my gal
But buzzard, steer clear of my girl
Or else it's gonna be . . . the end of you!
If you don't stay away from her, it will be the end for you
( Better start flyin' . . . )
(You should start flying away)...
( You better high tail it outta town!
(You should leave town quickly)
You're headin' straight for trouble
If you keep circling around, it will only lead to trouble
If you keep on a circling 'round!
(Continuing to circle around will not end well for you once again)
You can fill up your pockets with ma seed an' ma corn
(You can take as much seed and corn as you want again)
Take my horse, load the wagon up too!
(Take my horse and load up the wagon again)
But you beady eyed buzzard stay away from my gal
(Stay, stay away from my girl)
Or else it's gonna be . . . the end of you!
(If you don't steer clear, it will be the end for you - again)
. . . the end of you!
(It will be the ultimate end for you)
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