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Bad Girl

Bad Girl lyrics by Don McLean. 'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound… Now she's down and out,...

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Bad Girl

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'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round

And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound…

Now she's down and out, everyone's above her

Tried everything a gal could try

She takes the notion that nobody loves her

And here's the reason why:

She came to the city like a good gal should

Found a little pad in a bad neighborhood

She learned about life and it was quite a shock

But now she knocks 'em down with the best on the block

Ah, right!

Yeah, and it's really a shame too,

'Cause she was her daddy's pride and joy

Daddy, won't you buy that pretty dolly for me?

It's the only toy I ever wanted

Won't you take me for a walk in the park?

I love the big brass band

And the chestnut stand

And that sad old man

'Round and 'round, the years go 'round and 'round

And many a dream is lost in the nasty city sound…

Now she's down and out, everyone's above her

Tried everything a gal could try

She takes the notion that nobody loves her

Oh, but she's wrong, you know,

Because I love her

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