I meant every word when I wrote this, and still do....

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What can I say? I was in a good mood! I just wish there was a "Ragtime" category; this song puts me in mind of Randy Newman...

LIVING THE LIFE I CHOOSE

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When it comes to money, I don’t have a lot.
I know what I’m missing and I know what I got.
I sing a Love song instead of the Blues,
‘Cause I’m living the life I choose.

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Don’t have a chauffeur or a big limousine.
Know where I’m going and I know where I’ve been.
I’m happy wearing out these old beat-up shoes,
‘Cause I’m living the Life I choose.

Bridge>
One in the morning, and outside it’s storming,
But that doesn’t bother me none.
I know when I rise you’ll look into my eyes
With a smile as bright as the Sun.

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So I’ll keep going just the way that I am.
May not be rich but I’m a wealthy man.
I’ve got your Love and I got nothing to prove,
So I’m living the life I choose.





I sing a Love song instead of the Blues,
‘Cause I’m living the life I choose.

Yes, I’m living the life I choose.


©2004, Timothy D Brown