[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Carolyn's a piece of coal in a world of a lust for diamonds
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she really likes to dance, but never gets a chance
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Oh to realize her goals, no one knew this more than I did
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Oh Carolyn please focus in

[Prechorus]
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She's tired of all the street fighting 
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and when will it ever end
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She's practically missed that dream train

[Chorus]
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   I think she's ready to believe, the best years of her life are behind her now
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   Where do you think she... 
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   Got that idea?
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   From that one place a certain someplace
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   How does it feel?
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   Cause you got more than a bit part in this play she's in
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   Whoa no, the taming of Carolyn

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Nah, na na na na na

[Verse 2]
You put a price on what she learned, 
a subtle twist in her position
Her mother's worst fears are confirmed
she's taken off with some musician, holy shit!
What kinda life is that for the child of a doormat?

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Other fathers are hitting baseballs
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and her dad was hitting the sauce
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With never a moments thought toward what was gained and what was lost

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[Chorus]
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   She's ready to believe, the best years of her life are behind her now
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   Where do you think she...
   Got that idea?
   From that one place a certain someplace
   Wipe off that grin
   When you've got more than a bit part in this play she's in
   Whoa no, the taming of Carolyn

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Nah, na na na na na
The taming of Carolyn
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Nah, na na na na na
      
[Bridge]
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Can't you see?
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You're asking for something she can't be
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Can't you see?
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Some things are solid gold we thought we're only tin
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and though she prefers Carolina 
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everybody seems to call her Carolyn

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[Verse 3]
Carolyn, when they bring you to tears
Just put your fingers in your ears and scream
Nah na na na (nah na na na) nah na na na na na
Cause you're just like me
Oh won't you take my hand and we'll be...

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