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Die Tryin’ Lyrics by Guy Clark

Cold Dog Soup

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[Verse]
Don't be a stranger
If you're looking for a friend
If you want an even break
You've got to learn to bend
You don't have a song
If you don't know how to sing
You don't have a prayer
If you don't know how to dream

[Chorus]
What's the use in dyin', if you don't die tryin'?
If you don't die tryin', what's the use?
What's the use in flyin', if you don't die flyin'
If you don't die flyin', what's the use?

[Verse]
If you're gonna roll the dice
You gotta take a chance
You gotta get out on the floor
If you want to do the dance
If you don't know how to laugh
You'll never learn to cry
If you don't know how to fall
You will never learn how to fly

[Chorus]
What's the use in dyin', if you don't die tryin'?
If you don't die tryin', what's the use?
What's the use in flyin', if you don't die flyin'
If you don't die flyin', what's the use?
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About “Die Tryin’” by Guy Clark

Read the complete lyrics to "Die Tryin’" by Guy Clark from the album "Cold Dog Soup". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Die Tryin’" is credited to Guy Clark. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Die Tryin’" appears on "Cold Dog Soup".

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