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I'm almost sure about the words - but there might be small mistakes .
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( In my opinion this is one of the most beautiful songs ever written )
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I don't want to ride that milk train anymore .
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I'll go to bed at nine - and waken with the dawn ,
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and lunch at haft past noon - dinner prompt at five .
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The comfort of a few old friends long past their prime .
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Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days long gone -
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we'll drink a toast to those who most believe in what they've won -
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it's a long long time till morning lay's wasted on the dawn .
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I'll not write another line - for my true love is gone .
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When the guests have gone - I'll tidy up the room - I'll turn the covers down -
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and gazing at the moon - I'll pray to go quite mad - and living long ago .
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When you and I were once - so very long ago .
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Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days long gone -
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we'll drink a toast to those who most believe in what they've won
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it's a long , long time till morning - lay's wasted on the dawn .
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I'll not write another line - for my true love is gone .
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When I have no dreams to give you anymore - I'll light a blazing fire -
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and wait within the door - I'll through my life away -
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"I wonder why" they all will say .
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Now I lay me down to sleep - for ever and a day .
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Pass the tea and sympathy for the good old days are dead .
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will drink a toast to those who best survive the life they've lead .
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it's a long , long time till morning - so build your fire high .
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Now I lay me down to sleep - forever by your side .
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Tea And Sympathy
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| Janis Ian |
