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If I Was You

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So if you were in my shoes
You're saying that you would basically have it made
Well if I was in your boots
I'm telling you I would be making things my way

I'd take what's mine if I was you
You'd never catch me killing time
If I was you
And I'd take everything that's mine

If I was you
I'd go and live my life
If I was you
If I was you

I'd wake up every day
And every day I'd save all my energy
For making everyday the someday
I talk about all the time

I'd take what's mine
If I was you
You'd never catch me killing time
If I was you

And I'd take everything that's mine
If I was you
I'd try and live my life
If I was you

If I was you
I would refuse to let anything pass me by
I would insist on a better life now
If I was you I'd know what to do

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