The English Beat - Ackee 1 2 3 lyrics

Pretend you're in den and see what life brings.

But always taking things as they come

Tends to make you forget to put anything in.

The longer you dwell the more it's like hell

You sit by the well just making a wish.

It would be a shame to take too much blame

Look we're all the same

It's only a game.

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Did I just catch you laughing?

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Forward where the knocks are hardest

Some to failure some to fame.

Never mind the cheers or hooting

Keep your head and play the game

Try to keep your feet on the ground

Without getting them stuck in the mud.

You will soon be over the moon or twice as hot as the sun!

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So cross your fingers say you're on high

Pretend you're in den and see what life brings.

But always taking things as they come

Tends to make you forget to put anything in.

The longer you dwell the more it's like hell

You sit by the well just making a wish.

To make it plain I'll say it again

We're all the same

It's only a game.

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Did I just catch you laughing?

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Someone just smiled for no special reason,

It looks liken the smile's come back into season

It's so easy.

It doesn't have to be a nice day,

Just the only one you've got

And it's coming ready or not!

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