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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Vocals
Robert Quine
Robert Quine
Guitar
Fernando Saunders
Fernando Saunders
Bass
Duane Perry
Duane Perry
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Lou Reed
Lou Reed
Producer
Sean Fullan
Sean Fullan
Producer
Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Mastering Engineer
Bill Lacey
Bill Lacey
Mastering Engineer
Mike Hartry
Mike Hartry
Mastering Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Rob Bowman
Rob Bowman
Reissue Producer
Jim Campbell
Jim Campbell
Reissue Producer
Scott Hull
Scott Hull
Additional Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The man has a gun
He knows how to use it
Nine millimeter browning
Let's see what he can do
[Verse 2]
He'll point it at your mouth
Says that he'll blow your brains out
Don't you mess with me
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
[Verse 3]
Now don't you mess with me
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
[Verse 4]
Don't mess with me, mmm, carrying a gun
Get over there
Move slowly
I'll put a hole in your face if you even breathe a word
[Verse 5]
Tell the lady to lie down
I want, uh, you to be sure to see this
I wouldn't want you to miss a second
[Verse 6]
Watch your wife
Carrying a gun
Shooting with a gun
Dirty animal
[Verse 7]
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
Watch your face
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
Carrying a gun
[Verse 8]
The animal dies with fear in his eyes
With a gun
Don't touch him, don't touch him
Stay away from him, he's got a gun
Written by: Lou Reed

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