Fortunate Son


Artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival
Album: Forest Gump Soundtrack

Intro: Play 2 times

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Verse:

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Some folks are born,  made to wave the flag.

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ooo, they're red, white, and blue.

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And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief"

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they point the cannon at you

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It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no senator's son.

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It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no fortunate one.

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Some folks are born,  silver spoon in hand,

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Lord, don't they help themselves.

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But when the tax man, comes to the door:

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"Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale."

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It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no millionaire's son.

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It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no fortunate one.

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Verse:

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Some folks inherit,  star spangled eyes,

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ooo, they send you to war.

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And when you ask them, "How much should we give?"

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Oh, they only answer, "More, more, more."

Chorus:

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It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no military's son.

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It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no fortunate one.