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Yesterday in old Fall River, Mr. Andrew Borden died
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And he got his daughter Lizzie on a charge of homicide
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Some folks say she didn't do it, and others say of course she did
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But they all agree Miss Lizzie B. was a problem kind of kid

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   'Cause you can't chop your papa up in Massachusetts
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   Not even if it's planned as a surprise
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   No, you can't chop your papa up in Massachusetts
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   You know how neighbors love to criticize

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   Massachusetts is a far cry from New Yooooork