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The postman brought a letter for my darlin
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I told him that she left here long ago
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He wondered if I knew where she headed
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I told him everything I know
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Greener pastures is where she can be found
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Greener pastures is where my baby was bound
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My calloused hands tell the story
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Of the hard life and times I have seen
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When all around had fields of plenty
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The seeds I sowed always came up lean
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Greener pastures is where she can be found
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Greener pastures is where my baby was bound
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I promised her a life of milk and honey
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I promised her a never ending love
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I promised her she'd never be unhappy
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I guess sometimes a promise ain't enough
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Greener pastures is where she can be found
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Greener pastures is where my baby was bound
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