Master Pretender

Never thought that I was weak
 Always thought I could get hurt pretty bad
 Still get up on my own two feet
 I always believed that I was free
 That I had some sense of integrity
 That would rise above whatever tried to change me
 But honey, now, I won't wait
 For somethin' to bring me 'round and smile
 'Cause that only sticks for a while
 Then I'm back again
 Oh, I'm a master pretender
 
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 I always knew that I was young
 But with a head held high and a sharp tongue
 I could fool most anyone
 I never expected to be struck
 By the fatal hands of fortune or by
 Sheer bad luck
 But honey, now, we won't change
 And memories just rearrange
 And fall into place
 So I'm back again
 Oh, I'm a master pretender
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 Ah, the streets of New York City
 Sure look pretty from way up here
 And I was headed home
 Just felt more alone the further I go
 I always thought that you'd be here
 But shit gets fucked up and
 People just disappear
 So honey, now, don't be mad
 Time has told me it can't be that bad
 And if it is, well, I'll be goddamned
 But I'll stick around
 I'll be your master pretender
 Yeah, I'll stick around
 I'll be your master pretender