| I saw a man break down on New Year’s Eve
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| Drop to his knees and cry hysterically
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| Screaming nonsense you would not believe
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| On the sidewalk right in front of me
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| And I asked him, «Mr., what’s the matter
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| Calm down are you alright
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| It looks like you could use a doctor
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| How much have the had to drink tonight»
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| Remember this is just a temporary trip
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| If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip
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| I helped him get back on his feet again
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| And brushed the slush off his overcoat
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| He wiped his eyes he shook my hand and then
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| Before he walked away he sadly cleared his throat
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| Then he said, «Boy, I’m just old and lonely
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| But thank you for your concern
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| Here’s wishing you a Happy New Year»
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| I wished him one back in return
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| Remember this is just a temporary trip
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| And if you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip
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| Then he said, «Boy, I’m just old and lonely
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| But thank you for your concern
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| Here’s wishing you a Happy New Year»
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| I wished him one back in return
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| Remember this is just a temporary trip
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| If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip
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| Remember this is just a temporary trip
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| If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose it |