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If you walk across my camera I will flash the world your story.
Woody Guthrie
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Woody Guthrie
Age: 55 †
Born: 1912
Born: July 14
Died: 1967
Died: October 3
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Was a great high wall there that tried to stop me. Was a great big sign there said private Property but on the back side it didn't say nothing. That side was made for you and me.
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This land is made for you and me.
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