The word chords by Patti Scialfa

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Intro 1

Verse 1
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Oh,
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such an ordinary start
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For a day that ends with its intent
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To break your heart
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I thought that I was strong
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Was it necessary
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For me to learn
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That I was wrong
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Well the word is out
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I've been defeated
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I've been laid down low
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Well, the word is out
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It's time for me to let go
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I know, I know
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I was walking in my sleep
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Through fields of poison
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Secrets blooming at my feet
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And
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I, and I
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I opened up my eyes
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And found myself caught
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between the cold
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And the soft warm lies
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Well, the word is out
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I've been defeated,
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I've been laid down low
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Well, the word is out
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It's time for me to let go
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I'll let you go now, my roses
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You don't have to be around
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now
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There's nothing in those
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roses
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There's nothing in those
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roses
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I've been defeated,
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I've been laid down
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The word is out, it's time for me to let go
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There's nothing in
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those roses
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There's nothing in those roses that
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can get you
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There's nothing in those voices,
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there's nothing in those voices that can hurt you, yeah
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