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I.D. Blues

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Time for a change
It's gotta start with me
Time for a change
Gotta start with me
It's gonna take more than a change of scenery

I could drive my car and find me something new
I could drive my car and find me something new
But if I leave St. Louis, would I leave these blues?

I could join a revolution along the way
Maybe I could start a revolution along the way
But then again, what have I got to say?

Sometimes you don't get what you want
You don't get what you need
What's it matter anywhere if happiness is free?

This world keeps on turning everyday
This old world keeps on turning everyday
I guess I'd better keep up
Or get out of the way

Time for a change, but who else can I be?
Time for a change, but who else can I be?
I guess I'd better make peace with this reality

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mellow_harsher On Jul 10, 2017

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2017-07-10 21:06:38

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