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The Anesthetist's Song

from REVIVAL by REID PALEY

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THE ANESTHETIST’S SONG (Reid Paley)

I’m not scared of the sunshine
But I’m so used to the rain
It only make a mess
To get it off my chest
I’ll take a little something for the pain

[Suave Yet Incisive Instrumental Bit]

Don’t take me to the place
Where they’re shining their lovelight
They only make me insane
It only make a mess
To get it off my chest
I’ll take a little something for the pain

Don’t bore me with details
It’s just too much of a strain
Just give me a reason
When you come
Come right out of my brain

I can understand why you ask me these questions
But I’m too high to explain
Forget about the rest
Cos baby you’re the best
I’ll take a little something for the pain



Lyrics Appear by Permission
The Monkey’s Paw (BMI)
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from REVIVAL, released July 4, 2000

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