Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Anything You Can Do’ by 1966 Lincoln Center Cast. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 1966 Lincoln Center Cast or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Anything you can do, I can do better than You can do,
I can do, we can do, I can do, much much better than You.
Anything you can do, I can do better.
I can do anything better than you.
No you can’t.
Yes I can.
No you can’t.
Yes I can.
No you can’t.
Yes I can, yes I can.
Anything You can be I can be greater.
Sooner or later, I’m greater than you.
No, you’re not.
Yes I am.
No you’re not.
Yes I am.
No you’re not.
Yes I am, yes I am.
I can shoot a partridge with a single cartridge.
I can get a sparrow with a bow and arrow.
We can do most anything.
Can you bake a pie?
No.
Well Neither can I.
Anything you can sing I can sing louder.
I can sing anything louder than you.
No you can’t.
Yes I can.
No you can’t.
Sure I can.
No you can’t.
Yes I can
I’m superior, no you’re inferior.
I’m the big attraction, oh no you are the small.
I’m the major one, oh no you’re the minor one,
I can beat you at anything’, and that’s not all.
Anything you can buy, I can buy cheaper.
I can buy anything cheaper than you.
Fifty cents.
Forty cents.
Thirty cents.
Twenty cents.
No you can’t.
Yes I can, yes I can.
Anything you can dig, I can dig deeper.
I can dig anything deeper than you.
Thirty feet.
Forty feet.
Fifty feet.
I can drink my liquor faster than a flicker.
I can do it quicker and get even sicker.
I can live on bread and cheese.
And only on that?
Yep.
So can a rat.
Any note you can reach, I can go higher.
I can sing anything higher than you.
No you can’t.
Yes I can.
No you can’t.
Yes I can.
Anyone you can lick, I can lick faster.
I can lick anyone faster than you.
With your fist?
With my feet.
With your feet?
With an axe.
Anything you can do, I can do better.
I can do anything better than you.
No you can’t.
Yes We can.
No you can’t.
Yes We can.
No you can’t.
Yes We can, yes We can.