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Artist: Peter Cetera
Canonical path: /peter-cetera/on-the-line
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On The Line
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On The Line
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I was drivin' along at the end of the day
I was weary and so all alone
Looking ahead by the side of the road
What I saw was the sign telephone
*talking to you is something I need
More than I needed before
If I ever get through won't you give me the time
Won't you answer my call, won't you stay on the line
It's a moment of truth then a shadow of doubt
Now I need you to stay on the line
It's never as bad when we're talkin' it out
Now I need you to stay on the line
(repeat *)
Answer my call, won't you stay on the line
I believe I have a right to say
What I wanna say
And I believe it but I'm keeping it to myself
I believe I have a right to do
What I wanna do
**all of my life, all of my life
All of my life, all of my life
I believe I have a right to be
Where I wanna be
I believe it and I wanna be there with you
I believe I have a right to see
Who I wanna see
(repeat ** 2 times)
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