In the city by the river
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a man is standing on a bridge
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his eyes to Heaven to the Forgiver
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who flips the coins on who should live
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a naked lightbulb in the corner
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naked Mary's in an unmade bed
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spilling champagne on her lover
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forgot his name
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"What had he said?"
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chorus: It's New Year's Eve
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tonight in the city
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they're tearing the chandeliers down
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boys and girls
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all dressed up pretty
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the bartenders buying the round
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you count your blessings,
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you say your prayers
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kiss an acquaintance
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the ball is coming down
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the ball is coming down
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Sadie Hawkins
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she left the ballroom
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mascara running
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from a fight
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she slaps the doorman's face
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in the lobby
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He'd only asked her,
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"Are you all right?"
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Charlie Jenkins
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makes resolutions like
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"Do not drink," and
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"Do not fight"
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his conscience needs absolution
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it keeps him up when it's late at night
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chorus
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The Ball is Coming Down
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| Ellis Paul |
