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Nothin’ Doin’

Betty Brown she gets around by men she would entice with a pretty face that conned the world

but her soul was cold as ice.

Well the years rolled on now her beauty’s gone, all that’s left is what’s inside.

Now she can’t get a date with a calendar and she’s sittin’ and a-wonderin’ why.

Robby Rocket played guitar ‘til he found fortune and fame, then he bought a crutch with his million bucks.

And it left his talent slain.

Now a monkey’s dancing on his back to his songs that no one buys.

With his head in a vice and a foot in the grave he’ll be sittin’ and a-wonderin’ why.

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Sittin’ and a-wonderin’ why oh, darling, sittin’ and a-wonderin’ why.

Seems like nothing ever turns out right no matter how hard ya' try.

Easier said than done now, baby, wake up on the bed’s wrong side.

So you close your eyes, and the days go by while you’re sittin' and a-wonderin' why.

Romeo and Juliet they shared a plan so grand to make a home out on the road and travel across the land.

But they found cement through an accident and the hangman’s knot was tied.

With their dreams destroyed and a bundle of joy they’ll be sittin’ and a-wonderin’ why.

Eddie Scam was a selfish man and his heart beat black and small.

He accomplished much with a Midas touch and he thought he had it all.

He was glory-bound till he looked around for the love he could not find.

Now he cries alone on a throne of gold where he’s sittin’ and a-wonderin' why.

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No, life ain’t fair, better be prepared for the changes it can bring.

So take it from someone who’s done their share of foolish things.

Your hindsight’s 20/20 learn to walk before you fly.

'Cause one mistake can impact your fate then you’re sittin’ and a-wonderin’ why.

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