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I know an olD Fella lives Down by the traCk
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He useD to have more DouGh than you CoulD put in a saCk
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He haD more FrienDs; it was a siGht to beholD
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But they were aFter his money throuGh his heart oF GolD
[Chorus]
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Well, olD DeaCon Jones he haD a heart oF GolD
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He haD a heart oF GolD; he haD a heart oF GolD
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Well, olD DeaCon Jones he haD a heart oF GolD
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But his silver ran out too soon. - Yeah!
[Verse 2]
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Now he sits in his Cabin anD he's all alone
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His FrienDs like his money have all FaDeD anD Gone
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They stayeD in the boat while he was riDinG hiGh
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But when he hit on the sanD they leFt him hiGh anD Dry
[Chorus]
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Well, olD DeaCon Jones he haD a heart oF GolD
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He haD a heart oF GolD; he haD a heart oF GolD
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Well, olD DeaCon Jones he haD a heart oF GolD
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But his silver ran out too soon. - Yeah!
[Verse 3]
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IF you've a FrienD anD no money, Don't you worry or Cry
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'Cause FrienDship is somethinG that-a money Can't buy
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You're not just a poor boy; you're as riCh a kinG
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'Cause a FrienD when you neeD him is a wonDerFul thinG
