You surely are a truly gifted kid
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But you're only good as
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The last great thing you did
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And where've you been since then
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Did the schedule get you down
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I hear you've got a new girlfriend
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How's the wife taking it ?
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If it's uphill all the way you should be used to it by now
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You must know me, Father it's your son
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And I know that you are proud of everything I've done
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But it's the wonders I perform,
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Pulling rabbits out of hats
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When sometimes I'd prefer
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Simply to wear them
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If it's uphill all the way you should be used to it and say
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My back is broad enough sir to take the strain and it's
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Hello mother, it's your son and aren't you proud, of all I've done
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But I'm turkey hungry, I'm chicken free, and I can't breakdance on your knee
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But it's "stay right there son, baby do", while I is itchin' for something new
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So watch me hawkeye and understand the force of will, the sleight of hand
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Movin' the river, I'm turkey hungry, I'm chicken free and I can't breakdance on your knee
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Movin' the river, bucket by spoon, and do you think that they'll like me when they learn what I o
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Movin' the river, money for jam, and it takes such an effort to stay where I am...
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Moving The River
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Prefab Sprout |