The Nights

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Once upon a younger year When
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animals inside came out to
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play When
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memories we knew would never fade
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One day my fatherhe told me,
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“Son, don’t let it slip away”
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He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
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“When you get older Your wild life will
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live for younger days
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Think of me if ever you’re afraid.”
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He said, “One day you’ll leave this world behind
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So live a life you will remember.”
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My father told me when I was just a child
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These are the nights that never die
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“When thunderclouds start pouring down
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Carve your name into those shining stars”
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I’ll guide you home no matter where you are”
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One day my father he told me,
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“Son, don’t let it slip away”
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When I was just a kid, I heard him say
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“When you get older Your wild heart will
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live for younger days
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Think of me if ever you’re afraid”
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He said, “One day you’ll leave this world behind
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So live a life you will remember.”
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My father told me when I was just a child
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These are the nights that never die
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“These are the nights that never die”
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My    father told me

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