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Introduction:
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A young coach came stridin in one dark and windy day
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He was tried, true and tested and man you would obey
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Forgot the rumors he had heard He would not withdraw
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There was a new coach in town and he was the law
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His goals were much higher and he had a certain appeal
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His hair was black and shiny and you could tell here's the real deal
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A bolt of fear went through us as his name was revealed
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for we saw all the coaches running hard, led by Coach Mayfield
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Yippie yi Ohhhhh
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Yippie yi yaaaaay
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the pride of 65 started that day
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there was no fear on his face, when he told Walsh the play
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some memories cant be erased, and Ill never forget that day
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and the legend that started that night cannot be concealed
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the legend that lives on today the legend of Coach Mayfield
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every week victorious but we had one more game
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a battle fought in the mud in the driving rain
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a battle had been won a great day to be alive
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a great tribute to the team and the pride of 65
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Yippie yi Ohhhhh
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Yippie yi Yaaaaay
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The pride of 65 started that day
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The pride of 65 started that day
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The pride of 65 started that day