Dankbaar

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My great-grandfather
He didn't make it far
Because he still had respect for those with respect
His whole life under a boss
Then he got sick, alas
He suffered from TB so he was immediately fired
He died soon after
Without a thank you
But you should be grateful
Humble and small
He died without a penny
His wife didn't find that fine
But you should be grateful
Humble and small
So she remained reasonable, friendly, patient, and modest

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My grandpa was a farmer
God-fearing, heart and tough
Twice on Sundays to church
That's how it was back then
His little daughter got sick
But God didn't allow a shot
So she remained deformed by polio for her whole life
But well, she didn't die
The joy was great
You should be grateful (be grateful, be grateful)
Humble and small (be grateful, be grateful)
You throw in a splash of water if needed
(Be grateful, be grateful, you should be grateful)
Because you should be grateful (be grateful, be grateful)
Humble and small (be grateful, be grateful)
Even if that wine sometimes tastes like very nasty vinegar
(Be grateful, be grateful, you should be grateful)

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My father died young
From lung cancer
After months in the hospital, he wanted to die
But if he was about to die
The doctor quickly came
Injecting life into him at the last minute
When he passed away, it was a relief
You should be grateful (be grateful, be grateful)
Humble and small (be grateful, be grateful)
Life is sacred even if you're in pain
(Be grateful, be grateful, you should be grateful)
You should be grateful (be grateful, be grateful)
Humble and small (be grateful, be grateful)
Who wants to live will die and those who die get medicine
(Be grateful, be grateful, you should be grateful)

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And now I'm myself
About halfway through
It should actually be half but it doesn't rhyme as well
And now I see
It's totally pointless
To be good and obedient and sweet and kind and humble
It won't get you anywhere
It'll just cost you
Because gratitude is nice
But not for every favor
Otherwise, you'll end up in a big mess
Be grateful indeed (be grateful, be grateful)
But never on command (be grateful, be grateful)
Even if it's ingrained in you from a young age
(Be grateful, be grateful, you should be grateful)
Being grateful is good (be grateful, be grateful)
But never when forced (be grateful, be grateful)
Because in the end, you usually end up bleeding for it
(Be grateful, be grateful, you should be grateful)

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