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When There's No One Else Look Inside Yourself -- Like Your Oldest Friend -- Just Trust The Voice Within -- Then You'll Find The Strength That Will Guide Your Way. You'll Learn To Begin To Trust The Voice Within.

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When There's No One

Christina Aguilera

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When There's No One Else Look Inside Yourself -- Like Your Oldest Friend -- Just Trust The Voice Within -- Then You'll Find The Strength That Will Guide Your Way. You'll Learn To Begin To Trust The Voice Within.

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