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I could've been a doctor were not for degree I could've been a winner were not for defeat I could've been richer were not for the taxes I could've been a scholar were not for classes I could've been a rebel were not for a cause I could've been employed were not for the boss We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been artists were not for the music We could've been on time were not for excuses We could've been diamonds were not for the penny We could've been special were not for the many We could've been patient were not for the waiting We could've been committed were not for the stain We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved I still love your views and cup your inner views Got me playing detective searching for some clues I wanted to take you home show you where I've grown Coffee down in Kenya then the swimming Cameron But you're in California working on your script Young and beautiful just want to make the most of it We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved We could've been loved I could've been free were not for the past I could've been first place were in not for the last