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Verse 1:
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I was eight years old with a furry animal
 
Oh-oh
 
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Had to say goodbye to the fuzzy little guy
 
Oh no
 
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Chorus:
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Asked my neighbours
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“Would you please take care of him for me?”
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Don’t let him know we’re goin’
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Take care of him for me
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Take care of him for me
 
Verse 2:
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I was thirteen years old with a heart made of gold
 
Oh-oh
 
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Tried to make some friends
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Almost killed myself instead
 
Oh no
 
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Chorus:
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They said the meds will
 
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Take care of things for me
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I don’t think they were working
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Take care of things for me
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Take care of things for me
 
Verse 3:
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Today I felt scared
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Thinking about your empty bed
 
Oh-oh
 
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But I know you’ll be fine
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Yeah you’ve got to stay alive
 
Oh-oh
 
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Chorus:
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Just don’t forget to
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Take care of you for me
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I’ve been where you are goin'
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Take care of you for me
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Take care of you for me