Verse 1:
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Maria was born in the valley
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She wants to be a superstar
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She says she wants to move to California
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As soon as she gets her car
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Maria likes going to parties
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She hangs out with the popular crowd
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She says she doesn't mind
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If I stay with her tonight
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But I ain't messin' around
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And I can't be your savior
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I can't save you from yourself
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But stay with me, I swear, baby, we'll be fine
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We'll be fine
( Verse 2:
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Maria got caught up in substance
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Problems that made her bed
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D C9
She said (Sometimes, I hate my life
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Sometimes I think I'm better off dead.)
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D C9 G
Maria didn't know who to turn to
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I guess that's why she turned to me
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Said, (I can't be your hero
G D
But I can try my best to be
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The man of your dreams.) ouhh
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