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Verse 1
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Noone raised their hand that day when they asked for volunteers.
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He got picked out by default; he was the only daddy there.
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They said, "We know what you're thinkin': 'Choose someone else instead,'
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But this league was built on coaches who stood right there and said,
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'Not me, not me. No way with this job of mine. I could never find the time.
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Not me, not me.' The world becomes a better place when someone stands and leads the way,
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steps forward when they'd rather say, 'Not me.'"
Verse 2
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The judge says, "You're the oldest, makes you the legal guardian.
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I'm sorry how you lost your folks, but there's no next-of-kin."
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Two brothers and a sister, she knew how hard that it would be,
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but she softly said I'll raise 'em, while the voice inside her screamed,
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"Not me, not me! I can't believe what's happening; this isn't how it's supposed to be!
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Not me, not me! But this world becomes a better place when someone stands and leads the way,
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steps forward when they'd rather say, 'Not me.'"
Instrumental
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Verse 3
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A young captain at attention, a star pinned on his chest.
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He recalls the battle while the final roll call's read.
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They were the finest soldiers; it was my privilege to lead.
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They deserve the medals: the men who died, not me.
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"Not me, not me. I just did what I was called to do. You'd do the same if it were you.
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Not me, not me. But this world becomes a better place when someone stands and leads the way,
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steps forward when they'd rather say, 'Not me.'"
Tag
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Yeah, steps forward when they'd rather say, "Not me."
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Mmmm hmmm... Not me.... Not me