(copyright 1973 mountain musicltd.carlin music corp.. all rights reserved.. yellow dog music in canada and u.s.). . Slim Jim was a stool pidgeon. On the payroll of the f.b.i.. Reverend Fred sold instant religion. With a license from the man in the sky. Billy the kid was a gunslinger. Edgar Wallace was a dead ringer. Me I'm just a rock'n'roll singer. Keyhole Pete was a keen watcher. Had a telephoto lens in each eye. Jack the ripper was a cool stalker. But his birds no longer fly. James Joyce was a mudslinger. Jesus Christ was a forgiver. Me I'm just a rock'n'roll singer. I'm not fakin' it. Foolin' myself that I'm makin' it. I'm not fakin' it. Tricky dicky was a fast talker. But his promises were always a lie. Nostradamus was a doomwatcher. Predicted when we're gonna die. Cleopatra was a love giver. Jesse James was a born killer.