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Introduction: D
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I was a child
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There were trees, life was mild
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We would run in the grass of our own
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Backyard
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Mr. Green sold his plums
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Across the street, he would leave a sign
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Please leave 25p in the box
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To the side, what a sight
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All the kids passing by
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On their cycling bikes
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And to school they would ride
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I would learn soon
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That I would learn to
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Every day around five
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A cup of tea to warm inside
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It reminded us all that a friend
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Was close by anytime
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Neighbors lending an eye
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To ensure you were fine
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Love was meant to be kind
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I would learn soon
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That I would love too
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And as time passes by
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Leaving all this behind
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Our sweet home now revives
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Still in me it resides
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And it always will shine
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I would learn soon
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That I would leave too
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