Gonna Go Blind

Gonna Go Blind

I was just a boy—back in school
Teacher teachin’ me the Golden Rule
Listen to me, boy—now understand
Your whole future lies in your hand (and she was right)
Went to church on a Sunday morn
Preacher preachin’ his words of scorn
God bless the child that’s got his own
Thought I had nothing ‘til I found this bone
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Gonna go blind, gonna go blind
‘Cause I do it all the time
Gonna go blind, gonna go blind
‘Cause I do it all the time
Oh, my daddy, mister fix-it man
Always had his tool in his hand
Said you want it done right, want it done well
Grab your tool, boy, and do it yourself
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Ain’t no use in me pretendin’—I can’t leave myself alone
Self-abuse is never-ending since I found my magic bone
Asked my mama—go out to play
Said it’s cold out, boy, listen what I say
Play with yourself, boy, that’s the best way
Play with yourself, you can do it all day
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