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Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
Verse 1:
"Magnolia... she could have anyone in the world...
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floats around town in a golden gown, born in a castle on a cloud...
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Magnolia... prettiest girl that I know...
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stars in her eyes, handpicked from the skies; beautiful soul...
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Chorus:
How can I compete with her? Perfection is the only word I...
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think of when I think of... Magnolia
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She doesn't know that the world is turning just for her...
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I wish I could be Magnolia.
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Instrumental break:
Mmmmmmm... mmmm (ahh)...
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[Verse 2}
Magnolia... she can move oceans and rivers with ease...
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A word from her lips, her siren's kiss, will send you straight into abyss...
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Magnolia... I wish she'd give her secrets away
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Enchants everyone, and I think it'd be fun to be like her someday
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Chorus:
But I cannot compete with her, perfection is the only word I...
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think of when I think of... Magnolia
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She doesn't know that the world is turning just for her...
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I wish I could be Magnolia.
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Outro:
Magnolia..."
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Song History
Published: June 27, 2021
Last Updated: January 15, 2026