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Simple words of Wisdom

(Raymond McNamara)

This song is based on life experience and things said to me along the way that have helped me try and make good decisions.

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Chorus:
Simple words of wisdom 
for all to head 
simple words of wisdom 
to you from me

When I was young 
my father said to me, 
boy listen and learn 
what this worlds taught me, 

he said rich people 
will shake you off 
like a fall leaf falling 
from an old oak tree

Chorus 

A few years later 
sitten at Grandma's feet 
she said sweet boy always remember 
the things you learn from me 

she said always remember 
when they kill a king, 
they don't do it in the dark 
they kill him for the world to see 
so careful what you wish for 
careful what you dream 

Chorus

Well I have been a rich man, 
and I have been a king, 
and I fought in every venue 
from the street to the ring, 

I've been killed for the court to see 
and I've felt the pain and loss of poverty, 
so please listen 
to the simple words of wisdom 
this world has taught me 

Chorus

© Raymond McNamara 2018

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