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Amber Lee

I once knew a girl named Amber Lee

She’s the prettiest thing I’ve ever seen.

She’s a debutant and a beauty queen

She’s my darlin’ Amber Lee.

I met her father. He called my bluff.

He told me “Son, all your breaks are tough.

Yeah, your luck’s too hard and your neck’s too rough

For my daughter Amber Lee.”

And even if a peasant boy is all I’ll ever be

Just take some time you just might find

There’s so much more to me.

But with you I’m complete, my Amber Lee.

Our bags were packed and our pockets full

With her parent’s gold so we hit the road

Running to and fro breaking all the rules

On the go with Amber Lee.

We crossed the mountains and desert sands

The truth it lies in the Promised Land.

Heading ‘round the bend to the rainbow’s end

With my best friend Amber Lee.

And maybe just a peasant boy is all you’ll ever need.

They raised ya blind, yet so refined

But soon I hope you’ll see

The best things come for free my Amber Lee. 

We blew a hole in her bank account.

Though she didn’t pout, still I had my doubts

‘cause she never knew how to do without

Oh, my pampered Amber Lee.

I loved her still, but she didn’t care 

‘cause she up and married a millionaire

Left me in despair playing solitaire

When I lost my Amber Lee. 

They said you’re just a peasant boy

You know you can’t compete.

Eventually each victory will meet with a defeat.

She’s just a memory my Amber Lee.