Key: A
Introduction:
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Esther called me today she's a bonafide star
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Said I spoke to a friend who wants to know how you are
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With a shake in her voice she said "I'm doing OK"
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With a shake in her voice she said "I can't live this way"
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She doesn't know why
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She wants to laugh but still she cries
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Still she cries
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Spoke to Esther today she said it's hard to play queen
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Though she fought it at first this pain's become her routine
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And she wants to believe but the image won't play
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And she wants to be loved but that's a long time away
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Kingdoms collide
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As she tries to rule the world inside
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She starts to cry
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Take that crown off my queen Esther
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It's too much for anyone to bear
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Don't hide your face queen Esther
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My king says He'll meet you anywhere
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He says it's OK He knows your pain
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He says it's OK He'll show you the way
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He'll take your pain
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He'll show you the way
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Esther called me today she's a bonafide star
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Said I spoke to a friend who wants to know how you are.