I'm forever struck
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by the people in this town
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and the way they go about their world
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have they given up
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all the fun they used to have in adolescent xanadu
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everything is too much time and trouble
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they must be seen as being respectable
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they're too busy with their social climbing
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waiting for a rise
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Chorus.
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Why can't people just be people
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when they were young
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they would wish for the summer evenings that would never end
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now the day's too long
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and the key to life is locked away in childhood memories
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some people judge a man as reasonable
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if the wine he buys is seasonable
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they've time for friendship if it's advantageous
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and causes no pain
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Chorus:
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why are people so deceitful
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why can't people just be people
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there is more to the world
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than is offered by the soap and war found on the TV screen
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and there is more to this life
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if you would only take the time to look within and find the key
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don't believe words when they're superficial
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don't put your trust in values artificial
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let your heart do the talking for a little
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and feel yourself shine
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Chorus:
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why can't people trust in people
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why can't people just be people
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find the time and you'll realise
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life isn't too much time and trouble
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(repeat til fade)
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