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