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Don't Have To Be So Sad

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Don't Have To Be So Sad

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You and me

Were at some goldfish pond

And I

I was tagging along for the ride

This ugly big-mouthed fish really made us laugh

And while I stood still

I felt a chill

I thought that maybe you did too

I wanted to feel that way forever

And that's why

If you're looking at me

I'll try

To be what you want to see

And if I

If I'm ever that lucky

You won't have to be so sad

You won't have to be so sad

Last night

I was trying to read in bed

I got to watching you sleep instead

Even when I got tired I couldn't stop

Because I love you so

And I pray you know

But I'm not one for praying

You knew I couldn't say that without making a joke

And that's why

If you're looking at me

I'll try

To be what you want to see

And if I

If I'm ever that lucky

You won't have to be so

Won't have to be so sad (x3)

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