Capo 2
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Maria was born in the valley, she wants to be a superstar.
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She says she wants to move to California as soon as she gets her car.
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Maria likes going to parties, she hangs out with the popular crowd.
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She says she doesn’t mind if I stay with her tonight, but I can’t stick around.
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No, I won’t stick around. But I can’t be your savior, I can’t save you from yourself.
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But stay with me, I swear, baby, we’ll be fine.
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We’ll be fine.
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Maria got caught up in substance, problems that made her bed.
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She said “Sometimes, I hate my life, sometimes I think I’m better off dead.”
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Maria didn’t know who to turn to, I guess that’s why she turned to me.
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Said, “I can’t be your hero, but I can try my best to be the man of your dreams.”
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But I can’t be your savior, I won't save you from yourself.
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But stay with me, I swear, honey, we’ll be fine. We’ll be fine.
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Take these pills and get some rest and call me in the morning.
Maria, please don’t give me up, this is only the beginning.
Maria, will you wait for me? Maria, will you wait for me?
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No, I can’t be your savior, I can’t save you from yourself.
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But stay with me, I swear, honey, we’ll be fine. We’ll be fine, we’ll be fine, we’ll be fine.
