When i was a young boy,

My mama said to me

Your daddy's leavin' home today,

I think he's gone to stay.

We packed up all our bags

And drove out to winnipeg.



When we got to winnipeg

I checked in to school.

I wore white bucks on my feet,

When i learned the golden rule.

The punches came fast and hard

Lying on my back in the school yard.



Don't be denied, don't be denied.

Don't be denied, don't be denied.

Don't be denied, don't be denied.



Well pretty soon i met a friend,

He played guitar.

We used to sit on the steps at school

And dream of being stars.

We started a band,

We played all night.



Don't be denied, don't be denied.

Don't be denied, don't be denied.

Don't be denied, don't be denied.



Oh canada

We played all night

I really hate to leave you now

But to stay just wouldn't be right.

Down in hollywood

We played so good



The businessmen crowded around

They came to hear the golden sound

There we were on the sunset strip,

Playing our songs for the highest bid.

We played all night

The price was right.



Don't be denied, don't be denied.

Don't be denied, don't be denied.

Don't be denied, don't be denied.



Well, all that glitters isn't gold

I know you've heard that story told.

And i'm a pauper in a naked disguise

A millionaire through a business man's eyes.

Oh friend of mine

Don't be denied.








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