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MY SHADOW(101KB)

I'm start'n to wonder about my shadow,
Does yours ever bother you;
Or are you both the best of buddies,
No matter what you do?

I'd have to say without a doubt,
Mine's a fair-weather friend;
'Cause sure as it starts cloud'n up,
On him I can't depend.

Oh... sometimes he's my side-kick,
Right by me every step;
Stays with me walk'n or if I run,
Just like my pet-dog, Shep.

But here's one thing I've noticed,
And if you try it... you'll also see;
If ever I start accuse'n him,
He points right back at me.

And there's another thing that bugs me,
Him come'n on so strong;
Why is it at both ends of the day,
He tends to run-on long?

Well... I guess I'll go on a-ponder'n,
Why he's fastened there at my feet;
And in spite of all doubts about him,
Know what?... I think that's kind'a neat!