Starting Monday

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B    F# B   E   B   F#   B


[Verse 1]

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Startin' Monday I'm cleaning the 
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slate
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I'm gonna quit smoking, start 
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losing some weight
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Tell someone I'm sorry
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Oh it's gonna be great
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Startin' Monday

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[Verse 2]

         B
Startin' Monday
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I'll be cheatin' the fate
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Here I've written it down. I've 
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circled the date
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Right now is not good but I'll 
    E              B      F#
charge out the gate
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Startin' Monday


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[Bridge]

            E
I know I've said it before but this 
time I'm determined
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to be what I know I can be
              E
Don't need no how-to book or some 
do-gooder's sermon
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to change my own destiny


[Verse 3]

         B
Startin' Monday
    F#         B               
I'm playin it straight, choosing 
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only the good things to put on my
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 plate
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Reversing the engine, rewinding 
      B      F#
the tape
         B
Startin' Monday


[Instrumental]

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[Bridge]

          E
I'm well aware of the fact I've got 
only a weekend
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To get all my ducks in a row
        E
I'll be working real hard to get out
 of my system
    F#
The few wild oats left to sow


[Verse 4]

         B
Startin' Monday
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There'll be no debate. I'll start 
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reading my Bible, rise early, 
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work late
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Recycle, stay sober, choose love 
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over hate
         B                 B
Startin' Monday. Startin' Monday
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Fix all my mistakes
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Startin' Monday