The best of times (video) (intro) (midi)

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1. Tonight's the night we'll make history,

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honey, you and I,

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'cause I'll take any risk to tie back the hands of time,

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and stay with you here tonight.

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2. I know you feel these are the worst of times,

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I do believe it's true,

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when people lock their doors and hide inside,

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rumour has it, it's the end of paradise.

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But I know, if the world just passed us by,

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baby, I know, I wouldn't have to cry, no no !

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The best of times are when I'm alone with you,

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some rain, some shine, we'll make this a world for two.

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Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime,

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we'll take the best forget the rest, and someday we'll find :

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These are the best of times, these are the best of ti........mes.

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3. The headlines read these are the worst of times,

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I do believe it's true.

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I feel so helpless like a boat against the tide,

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I wish the summer winds could bring back paradise.

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But I know, if the world turned upside down,

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baby, I know, you'd always be around, my my !

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The best of times are when I'm alone with you,

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some rain, some shine, we'll make this a world for two.

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