One of These Things First (cross harp)

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I could have been a sailor, could have been a cook
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A real live lover, could have been a book.
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I could have been a signpost, could have been a clock
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As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock.
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I could be here and now
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I would be, I should be, bu-t how?
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I could have been one of these things first
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I could have been one of these things first.

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I could have been your pillar, could have been your door
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I could have stayed beside you, could have stayed for more.
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I could have been your statue, could have been your friend,
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A whole long lifetime could have been the end.
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I could be yours so true
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I would be, I should be through and through
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I could have been one of these things first
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I could have been one of these things first.

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I could have been a whistle, could have been a flute
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A real live giver, could have been a boot.
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I could have been a signpost, could have been a clock
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As simple as a kettle, steady as a rock.
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I could be even here
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I would be, I should be so near
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I could have been one of these things first
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I could have been one of these things first.