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I'd bend your head if I can
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that's what it is to be a man
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although were at the same station
C  
it ain't your trip that im taking

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cover me with roses
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cover me with roses 
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cover me with roses if you can   G Em

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As if I knew you won't steal
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I cover you and you make me feel
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I put the soul in the band
C                          Em        
I watch you walk without command


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cover me with roses
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cover me with roses 
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cover me with roses if you can

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each day according to plan
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you pick your ground and you make your stand
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your life is like a parade
 C                                   Em
you make your deal and you know it's me


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cover me with roses
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cover me with roses 
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cover me with roses if you can

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and when you offer your hand
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your smile goes water and you will go sand
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I was standing in your shoes 
C                              Em
I laughed and said it was the blues


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cover me with roses
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cover me with roses 
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cover me with roses if you can   


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cover me with roses
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cover me with roses 
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cover me with roses if you can