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The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen

Have you ever seen a one trick pony in the field so happy and free?
If you've ever seen a one trick pony, then you've seen me.
Have you (1)________ seen a one legged dog making his way down the street?
If you've ever seen a one (2)____________ dog, then you've seen me.

And you've seen me. I come and stand at every door.
And you've seen me. I always leave with less than I had before.
And you've seen me, but I can make you smile (3)________ the blood, it hits the floor.
Tell me, friend, can you ask for anything more?
Tell me, can you ask for anything more?

Have you ever seen a scarecrow filled with nothing but dust and weeds?
If you've ever seen that scarecrow, then you've seen me.
Have you ever seen a one armed man punching at nothing but the breeze?
If you've ever seen a one armed man, then you've seen me.


And you've seen me. I come and stand at every door.
And you've seen me. I always leave (4)________ (5)________ than I had before.
And you've seen me, but I can (6)________ you (7)__________ when the blood, it hits the floor.
Tell me, friend, can you ask for anything more?
Tell me, can you ask for anything more?

These (8)____________ that have comforted me, I drive away.
This place that is my home, I (9)____________ stay.
My only faith is in the broken bones and bruises I display.

Have you ever seen a one legged man trying to dance his way free?
If you've ever seen a one legged man, then you've seen me.
Answers:
(1) ever(2) legged(3) when(4) with(5) less(6) make(7) smile(8) things(9) cannot