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Artist: Claude Kelly
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The Better Off I'll Be
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The Better Off I'll Be
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We're liking passing strangers now
Cuz both of our hearts are so far apart
Like we're living in different towns
I don't recognize your voice at all
You could be right next to me
But I swear that it seems
We're separated by a brick wall
Noo
Maybe it's my fault
but I know I could have done better
I saw a distant look in your eyes
A long time, long time ago
But what about you
You were so caught up
trying to be a trendsetter
Now love's out of style
So you won't fly
So I guess there's nothing left to do
But pick up the pieces and walk away
Luggage and keys and just drive away
And just cruise down the lonely road
See, I'll be better off when you're gone
Maybe I'll head down to Graceland[?]
Got a couple of friends I can stay with
The less of you I see
The better off I'll be
You're not begging me to stay
I don't see your tears
So I'm guessing
that we're both feeling the same
I guess we tried and failed at love
So I'm turning the page
'Cause I'm ready to make
a new start after us
Noo
Maybe it's all my fault
but I know I should have done better
I saw a distant look in your eyes
A long time, long time ago
But what about you
You were so caught up
trying to be a trendsetter
Now love's out of style
So you won't fly
So I guess there's nothing left to do
But pick up the pieces and walk away
Luggage and keys and just drive away
And just cruise down the lonely road
No, I'll be better off when you're gone
Maybe I'll head down to Graceland[?]
Got a couple of friends I can stay with
The less of you I see
The better off I'll be
I know that each day I'm gone
It's gonna get easier
And every minute time moves on
I won't be missin' ya
So I gotta
Just pick up the pieces and walk away
Luggage and keys and just drive away
And just cruise down the lonely road
See, I'll be better off when you're gone
Maybe I'll head down to Graceland[?]
Got a couple of friends I can stay with
The less of you I see (Less of you I see)
The better off I'll be
Oh yeah
The better off I'll be
Aw, yeah
The better off I'll be
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