Well the pressure's down, the boss ain't here
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He gone North, for a while
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They say that vanity got the best of him
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But he sure left here in style
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By the way, that's a cute hat
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And that smile's so hard to resist
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But what's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?
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You know, I once knew a woman who looked like you
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She wanted a whole man, not just a half
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She used to call me sweet daddy when I was only a child
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You kind of remind me of her when you laugh
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In order to deal in this game, got to make the queen disappear
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It's done with a flick of the wrist
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What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?
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You know, a woman like you should be at home
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That's where you belong
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Taking care for somebody nice
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Who don't know how to do you wrong
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Just how much abuse will you be able to take ?
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Well, there's no way to tell by that first kiss
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What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?
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You know you can make a name for yourself
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You can hear them tires squeal
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You can be known as the most beautiful woman
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Who ever crawled across cut glass to make a deal.
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You know, news of you has come down the line
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Even before ya came in the door
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They say in your father's house, there's many mansions
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Each one of them got a fireproof floor
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Snap out of it baby, people are jealous of you
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They smile to your face, but behind your back they hiss
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What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?
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Got to be an important person to be in here, honey
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Got to have done some evil deed
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Got to have your own harem when you come in the door
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Got to play your harp until your lips bleed.
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They say that patriotism is the last refuge
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To which a scoundrel clings
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Steal a little and they throw you in jail
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Steal a lot and they make you king
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There's only one step down from here, baby
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It's called the land of permanent bliss
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What's a sweetheart like you doing in a dump like this ?
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Sweetheart Like You
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Bob Dylan |