WHAT I WOULD DO. If I were a roseOn the garden wall,Id look so fair.And grow so tall;Id scatter perfume far and wide,Of all the flowers be the pride.Thats what Id doIf I were you,0 little rose! … WHAT I WOULD DO. 350 WHAT I WOULD DO. If I were a bird, With a nest in a tree, I would sing a song So glad and free,That birds in gilded cages nearWould pause my wild, sweet notes to hear. Thats what Id do If I were you, 0 gay wild bird! Fair little maid,If I were you,I should always tryTo be good…
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