Paint It, Black

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[Verse 1]

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I see a red door and I want it painted black.

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No colours anymore I want them to turn black.

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I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes.

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I have to turn my head until my darkness goes.

[Verse 2]

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I see a line of cars and they're all painted black.

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With flowers and my love both never to come back.

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I see people turn their heads and quickly look away.

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Like a newborn baby it just happens every day.

[Verse 3]

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I look inside myself and see my heart is black.

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I see my red door and I must have it painted black

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Maybe then I'll fade away and not have to face the facts.

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It's not easy facing up when your whole world is black.

[Verse 4]

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No more will my green sea go turn a deeper blue.

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I could not forsee this thing happening to you.

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If I look hard enough into the setting sun

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My love will laugh with me before the morning comes.

[Verse 5]

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I see a red door and I want it painted black.

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No colours anymore I want them to turn black.

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I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes.

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I have to turn my head until my darkness goes.

[Outro]

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