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It was January, 1963
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When Johnny came home with a gift for me
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He said I bought it for you because I love you
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And I bought it for you because it's your birthday, too
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He was so very nice, he was so very kind
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To think of me at this point in time
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I used to think of him, he used think of me
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He told me to close my eyes
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My gift would be a great surprise
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I saw tears were in his eyes
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He never meant to hurt me
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Oh, God, Johnny, don't point that gun at me
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There's so many ways our lives have changed
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But please, I beg, don't do this to me
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Johnny, don't point that gun at me
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Can I save my life at any price?
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For God's sake won't you listen to me?