LIFER
I was playing this joint before you were born
I ain't no civilian ain't no greenhorn
we stay open from dusk til dawn
I'll be here singing long after you're gone
long after you're gone

I know you're hurting I know it's been hard
but don't come around here showing off your scars
we all got whipped got a few of our own
they're crossing my back like a roadmap son

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hey but I don't want to cuss my fate and moan
just want to get my life's work done
listen here buddy for your information
I signed on for the duration

we've all had to slave we've all had to sweat
we've all done a few things we'd rather forget
but that's what happens when a war is on
you keep your gun clean if you ever want to see home
if you ever want to see home

I never went to college I never had a job
but I never had to beg or gamble or rob
money don't mean nothing on the front lines
you just keep your eyes open keep marking time

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we stay open from dusk til dawn
I'll be here singing long after you're gone