The Decemberists – I Was Meant For The Stage (Ukulele)

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I was meant for the curtain. 

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I was meant to tread these boards, 

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Of this much I am certain.

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I was meant for the crowd, 

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I was meant for the shouting. 

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I was meant to raise these hands 

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With quiet all about me. oh, oh.

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Mother, please, be proud. 

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Father, be forgiven. 

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Even though you told me 'Son, 

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you'll never make a living.' oh, oh.

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From the floorboards to the fly, 

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Here I was fated to reside. 

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And as I take my final bow, 

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Was there ever any doubt? 

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And as the spotlights fade away, 

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And you're escorted through the foyer,

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You will resume your callow ways, 

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But I was meant for the stage.

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The heavens at my birth

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Intended me for stardom,

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Rays of light shone down on me

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And all my sins were pardoned.

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I was meant for applause.

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I was meant for derision.

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Nothing short of fate itself

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Has affected my decision. oh, oh.

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From the floorboards to the fly, 

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Here I was fated to reside. 

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And as I take my final bow, 

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Was there ever any doubt? 

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And as the spotlights fade away, 

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And you're escorted through the foyer,

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You will resume your callow ways, 

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But I was meant for the stage.