Startin' Monday

Capo on 2nd fret
INTRO:   A    E A   E A   E A
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Startin' Monday I'm cleaning the slate
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I'm gonna quit smoking, start losing some weight
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Tell someone I'm sorry
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Oh it's gonna be great
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Startin' Monday
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Startin' Monday
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I'll be cheatin' the fate
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Here I've written it down - I've circled the date
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Right now is not good but I'll charge out the gate
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Startin' Monday

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I know I've said it before but this time I'm determined to be who I know to be
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Don't need no how to book or some do-gooders sermon to change my own destiny

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Startin' Monday
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I'm playin it straight, choosing only the good things to put on my plate
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Reversing the engine, rewinding the tape
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Startin' Monday
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I'm well aware of the fact I've got only a weekend
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To get all my ducks in a row
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I'll be working real hard to get out of my system
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The few wild oats left to sow

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Startin' Monday
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There'll be no debate - I'll start reading my Bible, rise early, work late
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Recycle, stay sober, choose love over hate
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Startin' Monday
Startin' Monday
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Fix all my mistakes
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Startin' Monday

Outro:   A    E  A