[1st verse:]
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I know a millionaire
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Who's burdened down with care
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A load is on his mind
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He's thinking of the day
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When he must pass away
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And leave his wealth behind
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I haven't any gold
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To leave when I grow old
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Somehow it passed me by
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I'm very poor but still
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I'll leave a precious will
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When I must say good-bye
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[Refrain:]
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I'll leave the sunshine to the flowers
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I'll leave the springtime to the trees
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And to the old folks, I'll leave the mem'ries
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Of a baby upon their knees
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I'll leave the night time to the dreamers
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I'll leave the songbirds to the blind
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I'll leave the moon above
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To those in love
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When I leave the world behind
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[2nd verse:]
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To every wrinkled face
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I'll leave a fireplace
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To paint their fav'rite scene
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Within the golden rays
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Scenes of their childhood days
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When they were sweet sixteen
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I'll leave them each a song
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To sing the whole day long
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As toward the end they plod
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To ev'ry broken heart
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With sorrow torn apart
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I'll leave the love of God
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When I Leave The World Behind
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| Irving Berlin |
