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verse 1
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Can you tell me, tell me, friend, just exactly where I've been
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Is that so much to ask, I'll pay you back no matter what the task
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You seem really sure 'bout something I don't know
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Take that load off, looks like chest's about to go
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Your wasted words already been heard, are you really God, yes or no
verse 2
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Well, all day and half the night you're walkin' round lookin' such a fright
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Good is it me or is it you, I'd make a wager and I'd hope you lose
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Time's gone, looks like Rome is 'bout to fall
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Next time take the elevator, please don't crawl
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Your wasted words so absurd, are you really Satan, yes or no
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verse 3
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Well, I ain't no saint and you sure as hell ain't no savior
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Every other Christmas I would practice good behavior
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That was then, this is now, don't ask me to be mister clean
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Baby, I don't know how
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Ring my phone 'bout ten more times, we will see
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Find that broke down line and let it be
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Your wasted words will never be heard, go on home baby and watch it on TV
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Weekday soap-box specialty, you know what I'm talkin' 'bout now
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By the way, this song's for you, sincerely, me
Outro
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Written by Gregg Allman