Once upon a time, I had a little money
Government burglars took it long
Before I could mail it to you
But, you are the only one
Na, I can't let it slip away
So if the man with the ticker tape,
Tries to take it,
This is what I'm gonna say

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Blame it on Cain
Don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault,
But we need somebody to burn
Blame it on Cain
Please don't blame it on me
It's nobody's fault,
But it just seems to be his turn

Well, if I was a saint with a silver cup
And the money got low we could always heat it up
Or trade it in
But then the radio to heaven will be wired to your purse
Then you can run down the wave band,
Coast-to-coast, hand-in-hand
Bad-to-worse, curse-for-curse,
Don't be dissatisfied
So you're not satisfied

Well,
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I think I've lived a little too long on the outskirts of town
I think I'm goin' insane from talkin' to myself for so long
Oh but I've never been accused
But when they step on your face, then wear that good look grin
I gotta break out one weekend before I do somebody in
But every single time
I feel a little stronger,
A voice says it's a crime
But how much longer?

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