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I could while away the hours conferrin' with the flowers
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Consulting with the rain
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And my head I'd be a scratchin' while my thoughts were busy hatchin'
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If I only had a brain
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I'd unravel ev'ry riddle for any individdle
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In trouble or in pain
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With the thoughts that I'd be thinkin', I could be another Lincoln
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If I only had a brain
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Oh, I could tell you why the ocean's near the shore
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I could think of things I'd never thunk before
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And then I'd sit and think some more
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I would not be just a nuffin', my head all full of stuffin'
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My heart all full of pain
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And perhaps I'd deserve you and be even worthy erv you
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If I only had a brain