Intro
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[Verse 1]
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As I went out one morning, to breathe the air around Tom Paine
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I spied the fairest damsel, that ever did walk in chains
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I offer'd her my hand, she took me by the arm
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I knew that very instant, she meant to do me harm
[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
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Depart from me this moment, I told her with my voice
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Said she, "But I don't wish to, said I, but you have no choice
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I beg you, sir, she pleaded, from the corners of her mouth
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I will secretly accept you, and together we'll fly south
[Interlude]
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[Verse 3]
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Just then Tom Paine, himself, came running from across the field
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Shouting at this lovely girl and commanding her to yield
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And as she was letting go her grip, up Tom Paine did run
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I'm sorry, sir, he said to me, I'm sorry for what she's done
[Outro]
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