I'm Always Chasing Rainbows

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The document appears to contain lyrics to the song 'I'm Always Chasing Rainbows' spanning multiple pages. The song is about chasing dreams and finding happiness.

The song is about chasing dreams and rainbows, always hoping to find happiness but never quite reaching it. It describes the singer's failed attempts and wondering if their bad luck is their own fault.

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