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How many times have you heard someone say
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If I had money... I'd do things my way
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But little they know... that it's so hard to find
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One rich man in ten... with a satisfied mind

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Once I was winning in fortune and fame; 
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Everything that I dreamed for, to get a start in lifes game. 
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But suddenly it happened, I lost every dime, 
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But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind.

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Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
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Or a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold;
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The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
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Compared to the man, with a satisfied mind.

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When life has ended, my time has run out, 
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My friends and my loved ones I'll leave, there's no doubt. 
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But one thing for certain, when it comes my time, 
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I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind.


(Repeat Verse 1)