| When I die there won’t be much
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| To salvage from my earnings
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| I never had a lot of land or houses to my name
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| I’ve never been a corporate prince
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| On Madison and New York
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| I never held a diamond in my hand
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| But I’ve seen children laughing
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| As only children can
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| And I’ve known my Creator
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| And I’ve been a happy man
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| I never really loved the way I saw it in the movies
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| But I had myself a woman of my own
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| The place we lived was modest
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| And we kept the yard together
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| I never traveled far from my hometown
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| But I’ve heard music playing
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| That made me understand
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| And touched the hearts of heaven
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| And I’ve been a happy man
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| Life has had it’s hard times
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| When I’ve felt the chill of winter
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| I can’t forget the night
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| When my sweet Julie slipped away
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| But growing old is different
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| Than I always thought it would be
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| The sweetness of my youth
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| Just grew with age
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| 'Cause I’ve known wealth and beauty
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| Beneath His guiding hand
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| And knowing soon I’ll see Him
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| Has made me a happy man
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| And knowing soon I’ll see Him
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| Has made me a happy man |