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Verse #1
When you are subtracting a number and (9)
Take the other number and find
When you count up (1) and then subtract 10
the answer will take no time:
18 – 9 is 9
17 – 9 is 8...
Verse #2
When you are subtracting a number and (8)...
17 – 8 is 9
16 – 8 is 8...
Verse #3
When you are subtracting a number and (7)...
Ending: Keep going, don’t let this song end!
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