First waking up, I yawn

A land of dreams just gone

Look at this mixed-up world again

There is no saying tricks they’re playing

my friend

Am I laughing or crying or somewhere in the middle?

Is life tragedy or

a fine-crafted riddle?

Is it sorrow I borrow

until we can play again?

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At first I was a pawn

Those days are nearly gone

Look at this mixed-up world again

There’s no selling tricks I’m telling

my friend

Am I laughing or crying

or somewhere in the middle?

Will catastrophe hit

if I don’t take lead fiddle

One more arrow from my bow

until we can play again?

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The day can seem so bland

Until news gets out of hand

Look at this mixed-up world again

There’s no way old tricks are ok

my friend

Is my straight face out of place

as if I have a muzzle?

Our friendship gets buried

in a forsaken puzzle?

Love shows tomorrow

Like time is on the mend

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Play for keeps

Laugh and sing

Fight a battle

Queen or king

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Play for keeps and be yourself

The world with you has no one else

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Why don’t we take control?

Everybody show our soul

Deep inside we shine the same

On the outside

is just a game

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Play for keeps and be yourself

Trust that you will share the wealth

Find ways to keep your health

The world will someday share the wealth