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Instant Karma
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John Lennon
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna knock you right on the head
You better get yourself together
Pretty soon you're gonna be dead
What in the world you thinking of
Laughing in the face of love
What on earth you tryna do
It's up to you, yeah you
[Verse 2]
Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna get you right in the face
Better get yourself together, darlin'
Join the human race
How in the world you gonna see
Laughing at fools like me
What in the world you think you are
A superstar
Well, right you are
[Verse 3]
Ooh yeah, we all shine on
Like the moon, and the stars, and the sun
We all shine on
On, and on, and on
[Verse 4]
Instant Karma's gonna get you
Gonna knock you off your feet
Better recognize your brothers
Everyone that you meet
Why in the world are we here
Surely not to live in pain and fear
Why on Earth are you there
When you're everywhere?
Come, get your share
[Verse 5]
Oh yeah, we all shine on
Like the moon, and the stars, and the sun
And we all shine on
On, and on, and on
[Verse 6]
And we all shine on
Like the moon, and the stars, and the sun
Yeah, we all shine on
Come on, and on, and on, and on
[Verse 7]
Shine on
Shine on
Shine on
Come on, and on, and on, and on
Written by:
John Lennon
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