Học Tiếng Anh Qua Bài Hát Có Phụ Đề: This Sad Burlesque

I write in hopes that by the time you get this letter
\r\nWe may live to see a change for the better
\r\nOr are we so devoted to these wretched selfish motives
\r\nWhen the cold facts and figures all add up
\r\nThey cannot contradict this sad burlesque
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\r\nThis sad burlesque
\r\nWith miserable failures making entertainment of our fate
\r\nLaughter cannot dignify of elevate
\r\nThis sad burlesque
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\r\nNow can they recall being young and idealistic
\r\nBefore wading knee-deep in hogwash and arithmetic
\r\nThe pitying smirk
\r\nThe argument runs like clockwork
\r\nWill run down eventually and splutter to a stop
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\r\nP.S. Well by now you know the worst of it
\r\nAnd we've heard all the alibis that they've rehearsed
\r\nThe smug predictions
\r\nIf it's not a contradiction
\r\nKeep faith in human nature
\r\nAnd have mercy on the creatures in this sad burlesque