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I don't want someone to squeeze me, that might take away my life. Just want someone to hold me, and we'll rock through the night.

Tracy Chapman

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Tracy Chapman
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 30
Composer
Guitarist
Musician
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Street Artist
Cleveland
Ohio
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Night
Someone
Might
Take
Squeeze
Life
Rock
Rocks
Hold

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