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When I was a young man, I really didnât understand.
The words that you told me, now the truth I see.
Itâs not the money you make or money for moneyâs sake.
Many things will come and go, youâll miss people the most.
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So long, sad to see you go. Iâm still learninâ just what you knew.
What you said years ago; your wisdom hits like déjà vu.
Work was your plan, no party for the man.
You donât have to like it you see, thatâs the way itâs gotta be.
Itâs your family for heavenâs sake, a love you canât replace.
Money will come and go, itâs not your friend or brother, no.
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You said be a better man. Now I understand
How it had to be. âcuz of what you didnât have I see.
You could not afford to lose, no time to sing the blues.
And now that I walk in your shoes, itâs your words that I use.
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