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    _ _  __ I went to a party Mom, and remembered what you said.
   ( | )/_/ You told me not to drink Mom, so I drank soda instead.
__( >O< )   I really felt proud inside Mom, just like you said I would.
\_\(_|_)    I didn't drink and drive Mom, although others said I should.
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   ( | )/_/ I know I did the right thing Mom, I know you are always right.
__( >O< )   Now the party is finally ending Mom, as everyone's driving
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    _ _  __ As I got into my car Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.
   ( | )/_/ Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.
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\_\(_|_)    I started to drive away Mom, but as I pulled out onto the road,
    _ _  __ The other car didn't see me Mom, it hit me like a load.
   ( | )/_/ As I lay here on the pavement Mom, I hear the policeman say,
__( >O< )   The other guy is drunk Mom, and now I'm the one to pay.
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    _ _  __ I'm lying here dying Mom, I wish you'd get here soon.
   ( | )/_/ How could this happen to me Mom? My life just burst like a
__( >O< )                                                      balloon.
\_\(_|_)    There is blood all around me Mom, and most of it is mine.
    _ _  __ I hear the medic say Mom, I'll die in a short time.
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__( >O< )   I just wanted to tell you Mom, I swear I didn't drink.
\_\(_|_)    It was the others Mom. The others didn't think.
    _ _  __ He was probably at the same party as I.
   ( | )/_/ The only difference is he drank, and I will die.
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\_\(_|_)    Why do people drink Mom? It can ruin your whole life.
    _ _  __ I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.
   ( | )/_/ The guy who hit me is walking Mom, I don't think it's fair.
__( >O< )   I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.
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    _ _  __ Tell my brother and my sister not to cry Mom.
   ( | )/_/                                  Tell Daddy to be brave.
__( >O< )   And when I go to Heaven Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.
\_\(_|_)    Someone should have told him Mom, not to drink and drive.
    _ _  __ If only they had told him Mom, I would still be alive.
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__( >O< )   My breath is getting shorter Mom, I am getting very scared.
\_\(_|_)    Please don't cry for me Mom, when I needed you,
    _ _  __                                   you were always there.
   ( | )/_/ I have one last question Mom, before I say good-bye.
__( >O< )   I didn't drink and drive Mom, so why am I the one to die?
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