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Artist: Dropkick Murphys
Canonical path: /dropkick-murphys/the-burden
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The Burden
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The Burden
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He came from nothing he tried 'em all
Ya' gotta live low before you see them fall
Always a loser he lost his shine
They had no idea what kept the beast alive
CHORUS:
But Frankie's gonna be alright
Yeah Frankie's gonna be alright
They said he was broke and never coming back
But Frankie's gonna be alright
He swore to show them outlast them all
And someday they would see him standing tall
He'd never give in no not back down
I hope they never give up on his sound
CHORUS:
'Cause Frankie's gonna be alright
Yeah Frankie's gonna be alright
They said he was old and he couldn't hold a tune
But I think he's gonna be alright
'Cause Frankie's gonna be alright
Yeah Frankie's gonna be alright
They said they'd be placing roses on his grave
But I think he's gonna be alright
Frankie don't give up on yourself you heard the voice inside
Frankie don't give up on yourself only you can save your life
Frankie don't give up on yourself you heard the voice inside
Frankie don't give up on yourself only you can save your life
Came from nothing he tried 'em all
Ya' gotta live low before you see them fall
Always a loser he lost his shine
They had no idea what kept the beast alive
CHORUS
They said they'd be placing roses on his grave
But Frankie's gonna be alright
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