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I was only seventeen when my luck ran out |
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I didn't know where to turn, I was so in doubt |
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I had to find someone to hold, and I met my man |
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I loved him but I hated him too, his habit's so out of hand |
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I said, hey, can't you see what you're doing to me? |
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I gave you my heart, but you can set me free |
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Because I'm not in the mood to be apologized to |
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There's more to this life than your drugs and your booze |
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He said, please don't cry |
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Wipe those tears from your eyes |
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I will survive |
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I will see you through |
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He promised me he'd change |
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And then one day, a baby came |
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For the past nine months or so, I ain't feeling so sweet |
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They told me I had to behave myself, so I'd be healthy |
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I thought I did everything right, now everything's gone wrong |
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Our baby's got a broken heart, he ain't feeling so strong |
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My God, what did I do to deserve this from you |
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I don't think I've ever been so confused |
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I still feel the pain, even after the bruise |
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What should I do, tell me what should I do |
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He said, mama, don't cry |
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Wipe those tears from your eyes |
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I will survive |
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I will see my life through |
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Please understand |
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It was not in your hands |
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You do the best that you can |
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And I know your love is true |
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I'm not surprised that I feel so old |
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Sometimes existence can be so cold |
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I'll find the strength just to carry on |
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Am I destined to pay for my every mistake? |
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Will somebody tell me for how long? |
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(Sax Solo) |
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Please understand |
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It was not in your hands |
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You do the best that you can |
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And I know your love is true |
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Please, don't cry |
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Wipe those tears from your eyes |
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I will survive |
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I will see you through |
