The chorus and melody come at the same time, but I didn't really sing my songs for many people back then.

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This time, its sinewy melody, reminiscent of Kurt Weill, was accompanied by the composer's chanted lyrics.

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Intense concentration swaps for giggles as one of the girls stumbles a fraction while trying to keep time with the heart-clutching melody of the song.

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Melody introduced them, but let me take time to also thank Secretaries Duncan and Salazar, OBM Director Peter Orszag, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan and Nancy-Ann DeParle.

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This discordant melody can and will be exposed only in the fullness of time.

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