| Daddy told me when I was young
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| He said it’s a long road you’ve begun
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| Sometimes it’s easy sometimes it’s hard
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| But as you walk the road remember who you are
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| (Chorus)
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| You’ve gotta roll with the punches
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| You’ve gotta aim to hit the mark
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| You’ve gotta follow your hunches
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| And try to finish what you start
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| And when you come to the crossroads
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| And you’re deciding in the dark
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| You’ve gotta listen to the whisper of your heart
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| He said, make it a practice to be true
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| 'Cause, when push comes down to shove, it’s up to you
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| To keep believing in your dreams
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| And to sing a song if you’ve got a song to sing
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| (Repeat chorus)
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| The years have come, the years have gone
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| Yes, and I have learned some lessons on my own
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| The winds of fortune are sure to change
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| But the wisdom in these words will stay the same |