Mr. John Lee knew about your family
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You came when I was lonesome
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In the fairest of the spring
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But I did not care for your wedding ring
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But I did care for Marie
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Farewell, my sweet
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Bowled you off and took me
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How my hair was a raven
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And my eyes were shining bright
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But I did not love you quite as well
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As your darling loving wife
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But every time that you see
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Your Velveteen Rose
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Then think of how you once called me
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Your Velveteen Rose
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Mr. John Lee
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'Twas an act that you told me
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The burning thoughts you harboured me
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The sheriff found your sweet Marie
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Floating by the river weeds
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In the fields of green
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But every time that you see
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Your Velveteen Rose
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Then think of how you once called me
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Your Velveteen Rose
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Mr. John Lee (The Velveteen Rose)
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Marissa Nadler |