A ruby waistcoat won't hide my fear
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At 12:31 watch my teeth disappear
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People buy watches
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then tell the time
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By the punctual keeling
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and crack of my spine
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But if you're feeling brave
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And you're feeling strong
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Please pick me up and take me along
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And if you're getting tired then rest for a spell
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I'll carry you just as well
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because
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I'll take you to the life at hand
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I'll show you how to live the life at hand
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I'll give you
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give my life at hand
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It's raining
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it's pouring
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the doorbell's dead
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You're an artist with your body
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But you can't find your head
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With your first million safe in the mattress
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You've gotta give it up when the nest-egg hatches
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But if you're feeling brave
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And you're feeling strong
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Please pick me up and take me along
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And if you're getting tired
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Then rest for a spell
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I'll carry you just as well
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well
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I'll take you to the life at hand
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I'll show you how to live the life at hand
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I'll give you
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give my life at hand
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The Life at Hand
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The Go-Betweens |