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Artist: Richard Thompson
Canonical path: /richard-thompson/we-got-to-get-out-of-this-place
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We got to get out of this place
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We got to get out of this place
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In this dirty old part of the city where the sun refuse to shine
People tell me there ain't no use in trying
Now, my girl, you're so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true,
You'll be dead before your time is due, (I know)
Watch my daddy in bed and dying
Watch his hair been turning grey
He's been working and slaving his life away, (Oh yes I know)
He's been working so hard
I've been working too baby, (every night and day)
(Chorus)
We've gotta get out of this place
if it's the last thing we ever do
We've gotta get out of this place
Girl there's a better life for me and you
Now my girl you're so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true
You'll be dead before your time is due, (I know it)
Watch my daddy in bed and dying
Watch his hair been turning grey
He's been working and slaving his life away (I know)
He's been working so hard
I've been working too baby,
(Chorus)
Somewhere baby
Somehow I know it baby
(Chorus)
Believe me baby
I know it baby
You know it too
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