Glen Travis Campbell (April 22, 1936 – August 8, 2017) was an American rock and country music singer, musician, songwriter, television host and actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, and for hosting a music and comedy variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television from January 1969 through June 1972.
During his 50 years in show business, Campbell released more than 70 albums. He sold 45 million records and accumulated 12 RIAA Gold albums, four Platinum albums and one Double-platinum album.
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Mansion in Branson Glen Campbell written by Paul Overstreet
Intro G
Verse 1
GCG Well his record label told him we don't need you anymore AD Now our consultants say you're not what folks are lookin' for GCG And we can't get your records on young country radio DG Why you're too outta' shape for wranglers an too old for video
Verse 2
GCG Well they tore up his contract yeah they ripped it page by page AD As he walked out they ushered in a young man half his age GCG Why he felt low down an useless as they sent him on his way DG But they'll never know the favor that they did for him that day
Chorus 1
( no Chord) G C He's building a mansion over in Branson GAD And the folks are clapping louder than they ever did before GC He's building a mansion over in Branson GDG Well Nashville eat your heart out he don't need you anymore
Verse 3
GCG Well he use to ride his custom coach 300 days a year AD But now he just drives up the street to personally appear GCG Why he's got his own theater his own record label too DG And now he's a gettin' 99 percent instead of 2
Chorus 2
( no Chord) G C He's building a mansion over in Branson GAD And the crowds are cheering louder than they ever did before GC He's building a mansion over in Branson GDG Well Nashville eat your heart out he don't need you anymore DGCG Nashville eat your heart out he don't need you anymore ( Yodell )