I don't believe in first impressions
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For just this once I hope that looks don't deceive
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I ain't got time for true confessions
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I've got to make the move right now
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Got to meet that girl somehow
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I've gotta get it right the first time
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That's the main thing
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I can't afford to let it pass
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You get it right the next time that's not the same thing
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Gonna have to make the first time last.
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I'm not much good at conversation
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I never was too smooth at comin' on real strong
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If all it takes is inspiration
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Then I might have just what it takes
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If I don't make no bad mistakes and I
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I've gotta get it right the first time
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That's the main thing
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I can't afford to let it pass
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You get it right the next time that's not the same thing
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Gonna have to make the first time last.
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I might find the courage
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Yeah I might get up the nerve
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But if my timing ain't just right what purpose would it serve?
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I don't know, I don't know, I don't know how
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To say those first few words
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If I want to put myself in touch
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The first few moments mean so much
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So I suppose it's now or never
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Before that woman walks right out of my life
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Just let me pull myself together
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I've got to give it one good try
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Gotta take my chance tonight
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I've gotta get it right the first time
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That's the main thing
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I can't afford to let it pass
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You get it right the next time that's not the same thing
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Gonna have to make the first time last.
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Get It Right The First Time
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| Billy Joel |
