Well, I expect he knows all the words and phrases that turn up in any top 40 "song" these days, and then some. But he was undoubtedly raised a gentleman and comes from an era when such words were generally not used in polite society. I have no doubt there have been times when he's let loose with a few - or several - choice words but apparently it's not habitual.
I myself am a heck and darn type; several years ago at a class reunion the word "damn" casually slipped from my lips and jaws fell all around me. They'd be calling the EMTs if I dropped the F bomb, LOL.
As for the use in songs, he's so particular about the words he uses, I'm sure it's deliberate and in support of either the mood of the song or the scan of a line.
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