The Power Of Gold

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The story is told of the power of gold and its lure on the unsuspecting
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It glitters and shines it badgers and blinds and constantly needs protecting
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Balance the cost of the soul you lost With the dreams you lightly sold

[Refrain]

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Are you under-r   The power of gold?

[Verse]

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The letters and calls got you climbing the walls and everyone wants a favor
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They beg to remind you of times left behind you but you know the past is a loser
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The face you're wearing is different now and the days run hot and cold

[Refrain]

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Are you under-r   The power of gold?

[Verse]

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You're a creature of habit run like a rabbit scared of a fear you can't name
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Your own paranoia is looming before you but nobody thinks that it's a game
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Balance the cost of the soul you lost With the dreams you lightly sold

[Refrain]

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Then tell me that you're fre-e   Of the power of gold

[Outro]

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The women are lovely the wine is superb but there's something about the song that disturbs you