[Verse 1]
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You worked the docks in Boston, unloading ships as they came in
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One day a heavy crate was the .. one that did you in
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The white coat said I'll fix you up, this pill will take away the pain
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To this day you can't live without 'em, that part he never explained
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First mad, then sad, thinking of all the Sundays you had, with a man, wearing sandals and a robe
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Now the praise you give, is to a man, wearing a long white coat
[Verse 2]
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The pregnancy was a struggle, the baby pressing on your spine
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The white coat gave you a pain killer said... this will pass in time
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That's been 4 long years ago, but you still take 'em everyday
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The pain still hurts me Doc, atleast that's what you say
[Chorus]
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First mad, then sad, thinking of all the Sundays you had, with a man wearing sandals and a robe
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Now the praise you give, is to a man, wearing a long white coat
[Verse 3]
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You awoke from surgery but didn't feel quite right
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The white coat upped your meds to help you .. sleep through the night
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Now you shop for doctors just like buying milk and bread
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Grandchildren are afraid to visit, could be Jekyll or Mr Hyde instead