Zee Avi

The Book Of Morris Johnson Chords

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The turtle moves slowly and is happy with his pace of life 
The flamingo walks with elegant grace -- she knows she's one of a kind
 
 
 
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If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel 
 
 
 
 
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The happy crab danced on the beach to a calypso beat 
The happy marlin jumps for the pure joy of being alive 
 
 
 
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If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel 
 
 
 
 
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The gator grinned as he dreamed of his next meal
Every good fisherman has a pelican watching over him
 
 
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If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 
Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel
 
 
 
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