Song From An American Movie Volume 1: Learning How To Smile
Lyrics By Art Alexakis
Bass by Craig Montoya



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   Break
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   Chorus "I don't wanna hear you say..."
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    The  "No !  No !  No !..."   part
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   Interlude "I just wanna my life to be the same just like it used to be"
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   Outro Chorus "No! Please don't tell me everything is wonderful now"
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   Outro "Ohh Yeah, Yeah, everything is wonderful now"
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