| It’s a hard life but you play it for laughs
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| It’s a cold-hearted business keep away from the draft
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| And your fingers and your throat get sore
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| But they’re out there callin' for some more
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| So play on
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| (While the lights shine around your head)
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| Play on
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| (Every night in a different bed)
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| And the nights go on and on
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| Get a break and find a place you can hide
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| 'Cause tonight you’ve got to be a star personified
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| You’re rushing round to get your plane
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| And it’s back in the bubble again
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| So play on
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| (While the lights shine around your head)
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| Play on
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| (Every night in a different bed)
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| And the nights go on and on
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| Critics comin' 'cause you’re number one (number one)
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| Play all your hits and all the girls will come
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| (Play on), play on, (play on), play on
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| Yeah, so play on
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| (While the lights shine around your head)
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| Play on
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| (Every night in a different bed)
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| And the nights go on and on
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| It’s a hard life but you play it for laughs
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| It’s a cold-hearted business keep away from the trap
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| And your fingers on your throat get sore
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| But they’re out there beggin' for some more
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| So play on
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| (While the lights shine around your head)
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| Play on
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| (Every night in a different bed)
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| And the nights go on and on
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| The nights go on and on |