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Young Gifted And Black

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Young Gifted And Black

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Written by Irvine and SimoneAvailable on the album Reg Dwight's Piano Goes PopYoung, gifted and blackOh what a lovely precious dreamTo be young, gifted and blackOpen your heart to what I meanIn the whole world you knowThere's a million boys and girlsWho are young, gifted and blackAnd that's a factYoung, gifted and blackWe must begin to tell our youngThere's a world waiting for youThis is a quest that's just begunWhen you feel really lowYeah, there's a great truth you should knowWhen you're young, gifted and blackYour soul's intactYoung, gifted and blackHow I long to know the truthThere are times when I look backAnd I am haunted by my youthOh but my joy of todayIs that we can all be proud to sayTo be young, gifted and black
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