| Gather-me-grandchildren if you love a good mystery
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| Gather-me-grandchildren for a little church history
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| It’s 2044
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| You’re avoiding our turn-of-the-century ways
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| How did we strike it rich?
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| Kissing up to the powerful
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| How did we make our pitch?
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| Satellites by the towerful
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| Why do you young people have to go and get caught up in a radical phase?
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| My conscience was clear and my wallet was full
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| I didn’t hear none of this «sacrifice» bull
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| Tough times call for a backtrack
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| Gimme that old-time easy listening
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| Cuddle up, yeah, yeah
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| 12 Hours, twice a day
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| Cuddle up, yeah, yeah
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| Simmer down
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| Attaway
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| Color me old-fashioned, but I still remember when
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| The sermons were affirming, 'cause the Lord liked us better then
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| It’s 2044
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| And I don’t want to be my brother’s keeper no more
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| Color me chicken yellow if I liked it in the ozone
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| Call me lemon jello if I lacked a little backbone
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| We’re King’s Kids, dang it
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| And we used to know what a housekeeper was for
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| Tickle my ear and I’ll pay for your show
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| Sing about stuff that I already know
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| Whisper sweet nothings
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| Pour a nightcap
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| Gimme that old-time easy listening
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| Cuddle up, yeah, yeah
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| 12 Hours, twice a day
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| Cuddle up, yeah, yeah
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| Simmer down
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| Attaway
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| Cuddle up, yeah, yeah
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| Order now, don’t delay
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| Cuddle up, yeah, yeah
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| Sleep it off
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| Drool away
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| Gather-me-round children, 'cause your faith is a mystery
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| Gather me grandchildren for a little church history
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| It’s 2044
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| And I miss our turn-of-the-century ways
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| How did we strike it rich?
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| Kissing up to the powerful
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| How did we make our pitch?
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| Satellites by the towerful
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| Why do you young hotheads have to go and get caught up in a radical phase?
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| I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok, so
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| I think I’m gonna buy my own radio show
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| Spread the good news and the Barry Manilow
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| Happy talk, no rock, non-stop easy listening |