Someday Never Comes
John Fogerty, 1972· Songs Well-Known in America · p.297
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First thing I remember was asking papa, why,
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For there were many things I didn't know.
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And daddy always smiled and took me by the hand,
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Saying, someday you'll understand.
Chorus:
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Well, I'm here to tell you now, each and every mother's son,
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That you better learn it fast, you better learn it young,
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'Cause someday never comes.
Well, time and tears went by and I collected dust.
For there were many things I didn't know.
When daddy went away, he said, try to be a man,
And someday you'll understand. (Chorus)
And then one day in April, I wasn't even there,
For there were many things I didn't know.
A son was born to me. Mama held his hand,
Sayin' someday you'll understand. (Chorus)
(Change Key:)
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Think it was September, the year I went away,
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For there were many things I didn't know.
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And still I see him standing tryin' to be a man,
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I said, someday you'll understand. (Chorus)