WHEN YOU ARE NOT AROUND
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I'm quiet and I'm awkward 
and say to dumbest things 
I try hard not to let you see 
my under coverings

But ask my friends, 
they'll all tell you 
I'm fun and quite profound
I wish you'd see, 
just who I am 
when you are not around

I don't ask for your number
I tend to just agree
For some peculiar reason hide my 
true identity

But ask my friends
They'll swear to you
I lift them when they're down
You'd be inspired
By who I am
when you are not around


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When you are not around
I am witty and really sound
I'm playful and I'm strong
I think we could get along 
when you are not around

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I grin for no good reason
I compliment your clothe
Confused by all your tease'n
I should leave, I suppose

But ask my friends
They'll testify 
that I am honor bound
I do the most courageous things
when you are not around

I stand in the corner
I feel like such a dunce
You view me like a mourner
But if I could just once

Just help you see 
what my friends see
I'd sweep you off the ground
You'd never fear what I would do
when you are not around

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When you are not around
I pleasantly will confound
remarkable and sure
May I take you on a tour
when you are not around

When you are not around
my resume does astound
My exploits are folk lore
There is so much fun in store
when you are not around