Capo 2
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
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Maria was born in the valley, she wants to be a superstar.
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She says she wants to move to California as soon as she gets her car.
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Maria likes going to parties, she hangs out with the popular crowd.
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She says she doesn’t mind if I stay with her tonight, but I ain't messin' around.
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And I can’t be your savior, I can’t save you from yourself.
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But stay with me, I swear, baby, we’ll be fine.
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We’ll be fine.
[Interlude]
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[Verse 2]
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Maria got caught up in substance, problems that made her bed.
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She said “Sometimes, I hate my life, sometimes I think I’m better off dead.”
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Maria didn’t know who to turn to, I guess that’s why she turned to me.
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Said, “I can’t be your hero, but I can try my best to be the man of your dreams.” ouhh
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[Chorus]
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But I can’t save you from yourself.
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But stay with me, I swear, honey, we’ll be fine.
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We’ll be fine. Fine.
[Bridge]
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Take these pills and get some rest and call me in the morning.
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Maria, please don’t give me up, this is only the beginning.
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Maria, will you wait for me? Maria, will you wait for me?
[Chorus]
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And, I can’t be your savior, I can’t save you from yourself.
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But stay with me, I swear, honey, we’ll be fine. We’re gonna be alright, fine.
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And I can't save you.