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I that you read The Alchemist Listen to your teachers, but in calculus Tell the truth, of the consequence And every day, give momma a compliment Take your girl to the But don't get too drunk out the limo Slow dance with woman in your arms Sneak around but boy, you better tiptoe Don't wake your mom up, do yoga, learn 'bout By god, the dogma The quickest way to happiness? Learning to be Ask more questions, talk yourself less Steady David Bowie, Bowen and 2Pac Watch the sun set with best from a rooftop a helmet, don't be stupid Jaywalk, but look you do it If it snows, go outside, a jump, get some help Get a sled, thrash the with your friends till it melts
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