Tom: C
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[Verse 1]
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I had a birthday and my friends all came
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They brought a cake, some remembered my name
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Some young kids called me dad
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Never seen 'em in my life before
[Verse 2]
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I felt their tears when they kissed my face
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Said, "Don't be sad no more"
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They told stories 'bout me younger days
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And life before the war
[Chorus]
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I got no mirror, so I see no pain
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I'm happy as can be
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The lines in my face will hold two days of rain
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Nineteen, going on ninety-three____
[Verse 3]
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They keep me here to make the nurses smile
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Think I'll head home in a little while
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My young bride, she's waiting for me
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In our love nest by the sea
[Instrumental]
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[Chorus]
Am Dm7
I need no medicine to get some sleep
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Been good to have you here
Am Dm7
Come back and see me on my birthday
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Some time next year____
[Verse 4]
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I had a birthday and some people came
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Nice folk didn't know their names
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My kids all came, that made me glad
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Happy birthday dad___
