Long ago my daddy spoke up
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He said son I think you're old enough
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so pull up a chair and sit down here with me
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I thought I knew what was coming next
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Mysteries of the opposite sex
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boys and girls and birds and bees
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A father son conversation
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A little heart to heart advice
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He said it's time you learned the facts of life
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You better shoot straight and have faith
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that your prayers are heard
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And when you give a handshake,
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make no mistake
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you're giving your word
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Son you'll probably get it wrong way
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before you get it right
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without the lows you don't appreciate the highs
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These are the facts of life
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They're called growing pains because they hurt
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If you spit in the wind wear a dirty shirt
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Don't try to talk when your mouth is full of food
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When it's cold outside give a girl your coat
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Be kind to folks that are growing old
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'cause in their hearts they feel like fourteen too
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And always tip your waitress
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'cause she might have a child or two
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Brush your teeth and always tell the truth
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It don't make you weak to turn your cheek
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for a man to cry
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And always stand tall if you get it wrong
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boy apologize
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And if you find a love that moves you
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oh you better hold on tight
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You might just have one chance to get it right
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These are the facts of life
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And I still hold on to each word he said
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and I live them now
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Shoot straight and have faith
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that you're prayers are heard
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And when you give a handshake,
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make no mistake
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you're giving your word
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Son you'll probably get it wrong way
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before you get it right
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without the lows you don't appreciate the highs
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You might just have one chance to get it right
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These are the facts of life
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Facts of life
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Facts Of Life
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| Adam Gregory |
