Gather your deeds and your possessions,
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Whatever certainty you've known,
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Forget your heroes,
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You don't really need those last few lessons.
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Stand in the open;
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The next voice you hear will be your own.
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Well alright, they knew how they could hurt you,
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And you let them cut you to the bone.
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But God forbid,
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you allow them to rid you of your virtue!
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Forget their laughter;
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The next voice you hear will be your own.
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear will be your own.
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Throw down your truth and check your weapons.
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Don't look to see if you're alone,
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Just stand your ground,
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And don't turn around - whatever happens.
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Don't ask directions;
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The next voice you hear will be your own.
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear...
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The next voice you hear will be your own.
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The Next Voice You Hear
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Jackson Browne |