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They thought they could dispose of me |
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They tried to make me small |
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I suffered each indignity |
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But now rise above it all |
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Yes, the price I paid was all I had |
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But at last, I found release |
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And if something good can come from bad |
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The past can rest in peace |
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Oh if you see someone's hurt |
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And in need of a hand |
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Don't forget me |
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Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand |
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You don't forget me |
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When you sing happy birthday to someone you love |
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Or see diamonds you wish were all free |
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Please say that you won't; |
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I pray that you don't forget me |
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But forget every man who I ever met |
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'Cause they only lived to control |
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For a kiss they paid a thousand |
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Yet they paid fifty cents for my soul |
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They took their piece |
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The price of fame that no one can repay |
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Ah, but they didn't buy me when they bought my name |
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And that is why I pray |
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That when you see someone's hurt |
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And in need of a hand |
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You don't forget me |
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Or hear a melody crying from some baby grand |
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You don't forget me |
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When you sing happy birthday to someone you love |
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Or see diamonds you wish were all free |
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Please say that you won't; |
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I pray that you don't forget me |
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There are some in this world who have strength on their own |
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Never broken or in need of repair |
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But there are some born to shine who can't do it alone |
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So protect them and take special care |
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Take care |
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And don't forget me |
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Please take care |
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And don't forget me |
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When you look to the heavens with someone you love |
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And a light shining bright from afar |
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Hope you see my face there |
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And then offer a prayer |
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And please let me be |
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Let me be that star |