The Book of Morris Johnson Chords

by  Zee Avi

Intro:

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Verse:

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The turtle moves slowly and is happy with his pace of life

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The flamingo walks with elegant grace -- she knows she's one of a kind

Chorus:

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     If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by

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     If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 

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     Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel

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2nd Verse:

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The happy crab danced on the beach to a calypso beat 

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The happy mullet jumps for the pure joy of being alive

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     If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by

Am                                                         E 

     If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by

Am                                                                E     C#m

     Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel

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Bridge:

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The gator grinned as he dreamed of his next meal 

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Every good fisherman has a pelican watching over him

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     If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by 

Am                                                     E

     If you can't stop, at least smile as you go by

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     Sometimes, you just gotta know how to feel

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