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I paid all my dues so I picked up my shoes
I got up and walked away
Oh, I was just a boy
I didn't no how to play

Worked hard and failed
Now all I can say is
I threw it all away
Oh, I was just a boy
Giving it all away

Sail away, sail away
Ooh, I know better now, I know better now
Giving it all away

Ooh, I know better now, I know better now
I've given it all away

Went out in the world too much for my nerves
Only myself to blame
Oh, I was just a boy
Nobody else to blame

I've done all I can, now it's out of my hands
Stand on my head and say
Oh, I was just a boy
Giving it all away

Sail away, sail away
Ooh, I know better now, I know better now
Giving it all away

Ooh, I know better now, I know better now
Given it all away

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bnj On Sep 07, 2006

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