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I that you read The Alchemist Listen to teachers, but cheat in calculus Tell the truth, of the consequence And day, give your momma a compliment Take girl to the prom But get too drunk hanging out the limo Slow dance with your woman in your around after but boy, you better tiptoe Don't your mom up, do yoga, learn 'bout karma By god, the dogma The quickest way to happiness? to be selfless Ask more questions, about yourself less Steady Bowie, James Bowen and 2Pac Watch the sun set with best friends from a Wear a helmet, be stupid Jaywalk, but before you do it If it snows, go outside, a jump, get some help Get a sled, thrash the with your friends till it melts
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