Lyrics:

Went to college, studied art
to be an artist. make a start
studied hard, gained my degree
but no one seemed to notice me

Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man
Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man

Tried cartoons and comic books
dirty postcards, woman's books
here was where the money lay
classic art has had its day

Painter Man
Painter Man

Do adverts for TV
household soap and brands of tea
labels all around the cans
who would be a Painter Man

Painter Man
Painter Man

La la la, la la la
La la la la la la
Painter Man
Painter Man
Who would be a Painter Man