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Leaving the Table

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Leaving the Table

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I'm leaving the table

I'm out of the game

I don't know the people

In your picture frame

If I ever loved you or no, no

It's a crying shame if I ever loved you

If I knew your name

You don't need a lawyer

I'm not making a claim

You don't need to surrender

I'm not taking aim

I don't need a lover, no, no

The wretched beast is tame

I don't need a lover

So blow out the flame

There's nobody missing

There is no reward

Little by little

We're cutting the cord

We're spending the treasure, oh, no, no

That love cannot afford

I know you can feel it

The sweetness restored

I don't need a reason

For what I became

I've got these excuses

They're tired and lame

I don't need a pardon, no, no, no, no, no

There's no one left to blame

I'm leaving the table

I'm out of the game

I'm leaving the table

I'm out of the game

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