Intro
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Verse 1
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My mama told me when I was a child
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Son you've gotta keep a hold of your tongue
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If you don't have anything nice to say, my child
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Well don't say anything at all
Chorus
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'Cause every thing that comes out of your mouth
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Someone's listening
C G
Taking as the truth every word that comes out
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So don't, don't don't
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Don't say a word
Verse 2
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My Father told me people see a preacher preach
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And assume that the words are the Lord's
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So before you spout out your most recent thoughts
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Just remember who you're speaking for
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Or don't say anything at all
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Interlude
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Bridge
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The word was made flesh and He dwelt among men
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There's a truth deeper than our opinion
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A message of life for the dead
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Who will tell them
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