Oh
very young
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1. Oh, very young, what
will you leave us this time,
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you’re only dancin’
on this earth for a short while.
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And though your dreams may
toss and turn you now -
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they will vanish away like your
dad’s best jeans,
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A D
denim blue, faded up to the
sky,
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and though you want them to
last forever,
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you know they never will, you
know they never will,
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and the patches make the
goodbye harder still.
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2. Oh, very young what will you leave us this time,
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there’ll never be a better
chance to change your mind.
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And if you want this world to
see a better day -
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will you carry the words of
love with you,
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A D
will you ride the great white
bird into heaven.
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And though you want to last
forever,
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you know you never will, you
know you never will,
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and the goodbye
make the journey harder still.
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3. Oh, very young, what will you leave us this time,
E7 A D
you’re only dancin’
on this earth for a short while.
D E A - E - A
Oh, very young, what will you
leave us this time.
(Cat Stevens)