Demon Drink:

Hear I am a sinner, got a belly full of liquor
And I'm out acting crazy again

Last week I said no more, here I'm lying on the floor
Looking up thinking how where when

Now I'm up to my ass in long blade grass, searching for that wedding ring
She through at me, angrily when she found me out drinking again

Oh the Demon Drink, got me in trouble again
I don't know, where its all gonna end
But today I'm sober, so full of shame
Come the weekend time, I'll be at it again

I'm the nicest guy you'll meet, middle of the week
Shaking everybody's hand, the weekend comes you know what
Is bound to hit the fan.

When the bite comes on that's it I'm gone, like a bull to a big red flag
I let every body down all across town, I'll be acting crazy again

Oh the Demon Drink, got me in trouble again
I don't know, where its all gonna end
But today I'm sober, so full of shame
Come the weekend time, I'll be at it again

Woman done there best to tame me, with little to no success
A day at a time from that hurtin wine I tell you, boy I'm doing my best

When that bite comes on that's it I'm gone, like a bull to a big red flag
If there's whiskey about you better watch out, I'll be acting crazy again

Oh the Demon Drink, got me in trouble again
I don't know, where its all gonna end
But today I'm sober, so full of shame
Come the weekend time, I'll be at it again

Oh the Demon Drink, got me in trouble again
I don't know, where its all gonna end
But today I'm sober, so full of shame
Come the weekend time, I'll be at it again

Credits
Released May 6, 2021
Written by Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Featuring Mark McLean on Lead Guitar, Banjo and Mandolin
Recorded at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty

(c) license: all rights reserved

Demon Drink - Original Song (c)

All My Yesterdays (Lyrics)

My mind ain't what it used to be
Now playing tricks on me
Places and faces I don't recall

Is this my bed, is this my home
Why these thoughts please Leave me alone
Who am I what's it all coming to

For I once was like you are now
Knew it all never had a doubt
Now my yesterdays are fading away
All my yesterdays fading away

When I wake I think I don't know
Looking for those who passed long ago
Oh why is this happening to me

Its such a strange such a lonely place
Thoughts leave you without a trace 
All my memories are slipping away

For I once was like you are now
Knew it all never had a doubt
Now my yesterdays are fading away
All my yesterdays fading away

I see something warm in your eyes
Struggle with your name I try and recognize
I'm sorry but this isn't me

Hold my hand comfort me
I know you now momentarily
How I wish this moment would last

For I once was like you are now
Knew it all never had a doubt
Now my yesterdays are fading away
All my yesterdays fading 

As song I wrote and recorded for an Alzheimer's charity! A subject very dear to me. Apart from funds raised it was also to highlight awareness to this heartbreaking condition.

Credits
Released Sept, 2021
Written by Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Recorded at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty

(c) license: all rights reserved

All My Yesterdays - Original Song

Making Plans:

I've been making plans
Since you've been gone
I can tell you now
This house aint a home

Just a shell of what
Oh it used to be
Back when times where good
Between you and me

Now its dark
And so cold
Hanging a s sign saying sold

That's the time to pack up
Time to move on
Make new Plans

Life's road is long
And at times its rough
You gotta hang tight
Gotta be tough

When all around you
Oh it feels so wrong
You gotta stand tall
Got to be strong

Times feeling low
And alone
Destination unknown

That's the time to pack up
Time to move on
Make new Plans

Pack up your your worry's
All your troubles
leave them all behind

Move on to a better place
Where the sun is gonna shine

Time to pack up
Time to move on
Make new plans

Time to pack up
Time to move on
Make new plans

Time to pack up
Time to move on
Make new plans.....

credits:
released March 30, 2022
Written by: Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Featuring Terry McGinty
Recorded at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.
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Making Plans - Original Song

We Are Not Alone ( Lyrics)

Like a theatrical play
I feel my life is staged
Curtain coming down on me
For all the world to see

Like a ghost light
I'll continue to shine through the night
Each day it gets hard for me
Eyes cloudy I struggle to see

But as I stand here, World as my witness
My ups and downs, Torture and sickness
I will save one soul, That's lost control

I've walked the walk, Stood on the edge
Now I'm here to say, Listen to my pledge
There's always a way, Hear what I say

If I can do it, Then you can do it
We are not alone, We are not alone

If I can do it, Then you can do it
We are not alone, We are not alone

As I grace life's stage
I put a smile on my face
Disguise what hurts in me
Hidden from your eyes to see

Like a castaway
Feeling alone and afraid
Please understand me
Set me free

If I can do it, Then you can do it
We are not alone, We are not alone

If I can do it, Then you can do it
We are not alone, We are not alone

But as I stand here, World as my witness
My ups and downs, Torture and sickness
I will save one soul, That's lost control

I've walked the walk, Stood on the edge
Now I'm here to say, Listen to my pledge
There's always a way, Hear what I say

If I can do it, Then you can do it
We are not alone, We are not alone

If I can do it, Then you can do it
We are not alone, We are not alone

We Are Not Alone (c)

Written by: Mickey Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Mickey Duffy
Featuring Terry McGinty
Recorded at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.

We Are Not Alone - Original Song

8 Year Old Me

I can fly high, run like the wind
Wrestle an alligator, outgun the terminator

I can sail the rough seas, around this whole world
Climb the highest mountain, tame a wild lion

Ain't nobody can outsmart 8 Year Old Me

I'm the sheriff of this town, the meanest gun around
My horse is the best the fastest in the west

I'm swashbuckling hero. a pirate of the sea
An avenger a peacekeeper a hero that me

Ain't nobody can outsmart 8 Year Old Me

But when its time to say goodnight
I say Mama leave the light on, for 8 Year Old Me

I'm the six million dollar man, Mohamed Ali
I take no prisoners you cant escape me

I'm a Jedi in space, I can save the human race
I'm 007, in 3 years I'll be 11

Ain't nobody can outsmart 8 Year Old Me

But when its time to say goodnight
I say Mama leave the light on, for 8 Year Old Me

Now I'm old and grey, but I still got that fight
That 8 year Old Hero, he always keeps me right

I see him sometimes as I lay down at night
He's jumping and he's fighting, keeping the world right

Ain't nobody can outsmart 8 Year Old Me

When it's time to say goodnight, I turn down the light
And dream of 8 Year Old Me

8 Year Old Me, Dream of 8 Year Old Me.....

Written By Michael Duffy
credits
released August 28, 2022
Written by: Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Featuring Damien McGeehan on Fiddle
Produced and Recorded at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.
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8 Year Old Me - Original Song

Thinking Of You

Waken Christmas morning
Fill one coffee cup
I look out the window
Snow falls from heaven above

I think of you

Make my way to work
On the city bus
I see a loving couple
Gets me thinking about us

I think of you

Try and do my work
But your heavy on mind
People celebrating all
Mistletoe and wine

I think of you
I think of you

Yeh I'll celebrate with you
Even though your not here
I know what it meant to you
This time of year

Decorations on the Tree
Making plans for you and me
Bringing in a New Year
Still I'll do it with you not here

But I'll be Thinking Of You

Thinking Of You
Thinking Of You
Thinking Of You

This is the time
For love and good cheer
But its not the same
With you not being here

I think of you

Still I'll put your present
Underneath that tree
With all my love
To you from me

I think of you
I think of you

Yeh I'll celebrate with you
Even though your not here
I know what it meant to you
This time of year

Decorations on the Tree
Making plans for you and me
Bringing in a New Year
Still I'll do it with you not here

But I'll be Thinking Of You
Thinking Of You

Yeh I'll celebrate with you
Even though your not here
I know what it meant to you
This time of year

Decorations on the Tree
Making plans for you and me
Bringing in a New Year
Still I'll do it with you not here

But I'll be Thinking Of You
Thinking Of You

Written By Michael Duffy
credits
released December 15, 2022
Written by: Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Produced, Recorded, Mastered at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.

Single

Thinking Of You - Original Song

LOW

I'm as Low as a man get
My life is full of untold regret
Need me a love, who understands
Need me Love to take my hand

Show me the way

I'm as Low as a man can get
I may look good but my needs are unmet
Need me a love one I can hold
Need me a love to make me whole

Show me the way
Show me the way

There are times, we feel so Low
There are times, we feel alone
There are times, we need someone

To show the way
Show me the way

I'm as Low I'm all alone
Nothing to show no light at home
Need me a love to shine that light
Need me a love to make it alright

Show me the way
Show me the way

There are times, we feel Low
There are times, we feel alone
There are times, we need someone

To shine that light
Show the way
Show me today

Shine that light
Shine it bright

Show me the way!

Written By Michael Duffy
credits
released February 3, 2023
Written by: Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Produced, Recorded, and Mastered at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.

LOW - Original Song

My Rock

You are My Rock
My Hero my best friend
Always had my back
To the very end

We had good times
Some bad too
Either way you always had me
And I had you

You are my light
When the sun goes down
The air I breath
You make my world go round

There aint no one else for me
No one, no one
But You

There are times when Im down
Times when Im up
Be it good, be it bad
Your always there with your love

Your warm sweet smile
Makes me go that extra mile
Even when you frown
Never gets me down

You are my light
When the sun goes down
The air I breath
You make my world go round
There aint no one else for me
No One, No One, But You

You are my light
When the sun goes down
The air I breath
You make my world go round
There aint no one else for me

You are my light
When the sun goes down
The air I breath
You make my world go round

There aint no one else for me
No one, no one else for me
No one else for me
No One, No One, But You

Written and composed by Michael Duffy
Produced, Recorded and Mastered by Terry Mcginty
Valley Music Studios, Ballybofey, Co.Donegal

Michael Duffy - Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar
Terry Mcginty - Guitar, Harmonies, Piano, Percussions
all rights reserved

My Rock - Original Song

Don't Bother Me None - Lyrics

Don't Bother Me None
What people do or say
I'm getting too old
Anyway, so I say

Don't Bother Me None

Don't Bother Me None
If you choose to leave or stay
i've seen all now
your games I wont play

Don't Bother Me None

There once was a time
For me the world stop
I'd be getting all crazy
Over the top, but now I say

Don't Bother Me None

Don't Bother Me None
The style of music that I play
If it sounds good to me
Then hey thats ok
Don't Bother Me None

Don't Bother Me None
The time it is of day
I've no place to be
wether I leave or stay

Don't Bother Me None

Don't Bother Me None
What you do or say
I'm gonna do my thing, anyway
Don't Bother Me None

Don't Bother Me None
What the time it is of day
I've no place to be
Wether I leave or stay, I say

Don't Bother Me None

There once was a time
For me the world stop
I'd be getting all crazy
All over the top, but now I say

Don't Bother Me None

Don't Bother Me None
If you leave or stay
Seen all now
Your games I wont play

Don't Bother Me None

credits:
Released July 21, 2023
Written by: Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Brass: David Oliver
Lead Guitar: Adam Hannigan
Produced, Recorded, and Mastered at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.

Available for download on all digital platforms via link provided below:
https://michaelduffymusic.hearnow.com/

Video for song now available via link provided below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbqlyFzyISo

All rights reserved

Don't Bother Me None - Original Song

Moving On

Written and composed by Michael Duffy
Produced, Recorded and Mastered by Terry Mcginty
Valley Music Studios, Ballybofey, Co.Donegal

Michael Duffy - Songwriter, Vocals, Guitar
Terry Mcginty - Guitar, Harmonies,  Percussions
Eamonn Karran - Piano

all rights reserved

Moving On - Original Song

If Not For You
Written by Michael Duffy

If Not For You - lyrics

Every time you leave town
I feel so down
I'm in the danger zone
Anytime Im left alone

I don't trust myself
Cant you see
Your not the problem
I known thats its me

I'm nothing
Nothing
I'm nothing
Without you here by my side

If not for you
Not for you
Then there would be
No me

Your my anchor
Keep my feet on the ground
My shoulder to lean on
When i'm feeling down

Through the highs and the lows
Together we stand
You by my side
I've got nothing to hide

I'm nothing
Nothing
I'm nothing
Without you here by my side

If not for you
Not for you
Then there would be
No me

In my shadows of doubt
When i'm feeling low
You be my shelter
The place where I go

Your the stars in my night
The moon in my sea
The purpose of
Who I'm meant to be

Nothing
Nothing
I say nothing
Without you here by my side

If not for you
Not for you
Then there would be
No me

Credits
Released February 23, 2024
Written by: Michael Duffy
Vocals and Guitar: Michael Duffy
Produced, Recorded, and Mastered at Valley Music Studio with Terry McGinty.
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all rights reserved

If Not For You - Original Song

'Losers Like Me' single from 'The Valley Sessions' album by Mogey & Duffy

Written and recorded by 
Jordan Mogey
Michael Duffy

Vocals: Mogey & Duffy
Recorded at Valley Music Studios, Ballybofey, Co.Donegal, Ireland.

Losers Like Me - Original

Debut Single: Life's Too Short.

Written and Performed by: Michael Duffy
Rhythm and Part Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals: Michael Duffy
Lead Guitar/Acoustic Guitar/Backing Vocals: Mark McLean
Recorded At: Full Tilt Studios, Letterkenny Co.Donegal (Tommy Conway)

Available now on cdbaby.com, iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon MP3, Google music store and most digital distribution partners.

Lyrics: Life's Too Short

Sitting at the Bar order another shot
Try to get rid of these blues that I got 
Burning in my heart baby why you go and leave

I cant forget the day you walked out on me
Ever since my life has been a sweet misery
I gave you everything a man could possibly give a girl

Now I know life is short and I should really move on
But I cant help but think you done me wrong

Time to pick myself up and brush myself off
Get back in the game you know there aint no shame
All this trouble and strife man its a part of life

Who's the girl walking through the door
Something tells me my heart is open for more
Tell me what do you say girl are you going my way

Now I know life is short and I'm a gonna move on
So come on now lets get it on

If there's anything to take from this story of mine
Is learn to have a good time and leave your trouble behind
Life is what you make it better make each day pay

So bar man hit me with another shot
The country music is a rocking and im hot to trot
Its gonna be a great night I can feel it in my bones

Life's too short keep both feet on the ground
And don't let anybody get you down

Yeh life's too short keep both feet on the ground 
And don't let anybody get you down

By Michael Duffy.

Singer/Songwriter
Co.Donegal Ireland

Life's Too Short (Original Song)(c)

What Have I Done Wrong - (Original Song)

Written and Performed by: Michael Duffy
Lead Guitar and Mandolin: Mark McLean
Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar: Michael Duffy
Recorded At: Full Tilt Studios, Letterkenny Co.Donegal (Tommy Conway)

Lyrics: 

What have I done wrong
I’m in the bad books again
Singing this old song
Oh what heartache and pain

What have a done now
Kicked out of the bed
Lord I don’t know how
This old sofa aint good for my head

There she goes again
No dinner for me
Asking where I’ve been
Lord I’m hungry cant she see

She’s always stashing my beers
Telling me they no good
Would drive a man to tears
I’m always being misunderstood

She won’t let me watch TV
Always trying to get me a job
Why won’t she let me be
This whole situation man it’s gotta stop

She’s giving me bad looks
She’s not talking to me
I’ve tried to play by the book
What have I done now I just can’t see

Something just aint right
She’s by the garden fence
With her sister about to fight
I’m starting to sweat man it’s getting tense

I can’t take anymore
She’s a driving me insane
I’m all packed and for the door
I’m gonna move back with her sister again

I can’t take anymore
She’s a driving me insane
I’m all packed and for the door
I’m gonna move back with her sister again

I’m all packed and for the door
I’m gonna move back with her sister again

I can’t take anymore
She’s a driving me insane
I’m all packed and for the door
I’m gonna move back with her sister again

By Michael Duffy.

Singer/Songwriter
Co.Donegal Ireland

What Have I Done Wrong - (Original Song)(c)

Big thanks to Cliff Dykes, Corey Dykes (CD’s) to Chuck Aaron and Josh McAlexander for working on this Highwaymen classic song  Highwayman. A great honor to work with these guys on this project.

Performed By:
Chuck Aaron Vocals, guitar
Corey Dykes Vocals, bass, rhodes piano
Michael Duffy Vocals
Josh McAlexander Vocals
Cliff Dykes guitar, gr09 roland synth fiddle

Thanks Guys!!!!!

Highwayman Revisited - (feat. Cliff Dykes, Corey Dykes, Chuck Aaron & Josh McAlexander)

It’s nearing the 1st anniversary of Country legend Merle Haggard who sadly passed away on April 6 2016. This is a tribute to one of his many great songs Mama’s Hungry Eyes a collaboration by Chuck Aaron and myself. It was a great pleasure and experience to work with Chuck on this track. A big thanks to the talented Chuck Aaron for working with me, I hope y'all enjoy, RIP Merle Haggard, gone but never forgoten.

Mama's Hungry Eyes - Collaboration

Old Swimmer And Me - (Original Song)

Written and Performed by: Michael Duffy

Song about a dog and his owner. As a kid I played allot down by the old Cart river with my dog, good times. Hope you enjoy the song ;)


Lyrics: Old Swimmer And Me

I got an old dog and I call him swimmer
Found him by the old cart river
Stuffed in a sack and left out for dead
Took him home and gave him a bed

Old Swimmer and Me

One ear up and the other down
He’s a peculiar looking hound
Loves to run and jump and play
Stays by my side most night and day

Old Swimmer and Me

He’s always out in the garden digging
Shoe chewing, butt sniffing and ball licking 
He barks from morning light right into the dark
I swear that old dog would hear a mouse fart

Old Swimmer and Me

He rides shotgun with me up in the truck
Stinky old hound covered in muck
Playing the fool and chasing cats and cars
Come feeding time ya never have to look far

Old Swimmer and Me

He hates the postman and eats all my mail
Welcomes me home with a waggling tale
I can’t stay mad at him for longer than a day
He just likes to do things in his own crazy way

Old Swimmer and Me

Tilting his head at something that I said
Likes to lay around all day in the shed
Sticks his old black nose in my face in the morning
Takes up half the bed with his twisting and turning

Old Swimmer and Me

I guess we two are just one in the same
Left out for dead until someone kind came
Given a home, food and some country lovin
If it wasn’t for old swimmer hell I would have nothing

Old Swimmer and Me

Swimmer passed away just last year
He took his last breath and I shed a tear
I laid him to rest down by the old cart river
Around about the spot where I named him swimmer

Old Swimmer and Me
Old Swimmer and Me
My old pal
Old Swimmer and Me

Available on cdbaby.com, iTunes, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon MP3, Google music store and most digital distribution partners.

By Michael Duffy
Singer/Songwriter
Co.Donegal Ireland

Old Swimmer and Me - Single

Old Swimmer and Me - (Original Song)(c)

It was a great pleasure to work with Chuck on this fun track. Such a good Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard song, thanks Chuck. Hope Y'all like it!!!

It's All Going To Pot

It's All Going To Pot - Collaboration with Chuck Aaron and Michael Duffy

Original Song – My Guardian Light (c)
Written and Performed by: Michael Duffy

Lyrics: My Guardian Light

I’ve had bad luck days
Mountains to climb
Had my fair share of bad old times
But nothing compares to the times I spend with you

I’ve been in the badlands
With troubled People 
I done some things that were not legal
But I never met a soul as good liven as you

My guardian light in times of Blue

I’ve been as been high as a kite
Wild as a rover
Times in life when the drunk has been my sober
But I never been as high as I am when with you

I’ve had the world on my shoulders
Been to hell and back
Found myself off the beaten track
But I always know where I am, when with you

My guardian light in times of Blue

I’ve had times feeling up
Feeling down
Want to Jump up and get out of town
But I have finally found that I belong here with you

I’ve faced up to my demons
Shed all my fears
Finally found my purpose here
Wouldn’t have done it without you

My guardian light in times of Blue

I’ve been as been high as a kite
Wild as a rover
Times in life when the drunk has been my sober
But I never been as high as I am when with you

I’ve faced up to my demons
Shed all my fears
Finally found my purpose here
Wouldn’t have done it without you

My guardian light in times of Blue

By Michael Duffy
Singer/Songwriter
Co.Donegal Ireland

My Guardian Light - Original Song (c)

Pancho and Lefty - Cross Atlantic Collaboration with Cliff Dykes, Corey Dykes, Chuck Aaron and Michael Duffy. Love working with these talented guys. Great fun thanks to all!!!

Pancho & Lefty - Collaboration Cliff Dykes, Corey Dykes, Chuck Aaron and Michael Duffy

(Angels Called Your Name)
Lyrics:
Woke to the news this morning 
Gods angels came calling
Took you from our life

Could have knocked me down with a feather
Thought you'd be around for ever
Pain cuts deep like knife

Mama just ain't been the same
Since you where taken she’s in pain
It’s hard to watch and hear her cry's

But we know your safe in heaven
Stories and jokes you be telling
Your Irish humour and smiling eyes

Blessed you where my father
We had a bond like no other
Always you where there for me

Even now that your gone
I don’t feel alone
Close my eyes and your love I still see

We'll always be together
In my heart you’ll be forever
Long as I Live and we meet again

In god I trust and believe
It was your time to leave
When the angels called your name

Angels called your name.

Written By Michael Duffy.

Angels Call Your Name - Original Song (c)

Big thanks to Glen for coming on board this original and working his magic on it, great project thanks Buddy!!!

Michael Duffy: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Glen Granthem: Music and Mixing

(I'm Tired)
Lyrics:
I'm a getting sick and tired about
Every time I come you start to scream and a shout

I'm getting tired of it Honey
Getting deaf from it baby
I can’t take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

You blame me for this then you blame me for that
Asking me questions are you skinny or fat

I'm getting tired of it Honey
Can’t answer your questions baby
I can’t take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

I leave every morning and I work till late
Come home in the evening no food on my plate

I'm getting tired of it Honey
I'm a hungry Daddy baby
I can’t take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

I paint the house cook the meals and mow the lawn
All you seem to do is talk all day on the phone

I'm getting tired of it Honey
Paying phone bills baby
I can’t take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

I go to shoot pool and have a beer with the guys
Barman tells me your woman wants you outside

I'm getting tired of it Honey
Always tracking me down Baby
I can’t take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

You have me not known if I’m coming or going
Now you tell me your mamas moving into my home

I'm getting tired of it Honey
I'm a tired daddy baby
I cant take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

I can’t sleep at night and im tired all day
Thinking to myself there has to be a better way

I'm getting tired of it Honey
I'm a tired daddy baby
I can’t take anymore you got me running for the door
I'm getting tired Sugar

I'm Tired.
Written By Michael Duffy.

Michael Duffy: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Glen Granthem: Music and Mixing

I'm Tired - Original (Collab with Michael Duffy and Glen Granthem)

As always such a great pleasure to work with Chuck Aaron on another great song selection. Such a good Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard song Reasons To Quit many thanks Chuck, hope Y'all enjoy!!!

Reasons To Quit - Chuck Aaron And Michael Duffy

Big thanks to Michael Aerni Studio 13 Sandpoint, USA for putting yet again more great work on this original song. Another great project to work on and much fun along the way, very talented guy with great vision, thanks Michael you done a really great job on this.

Never Stop (c)
Written and performed by Michael Duffy.
Mixing and Mastering by Michael Aerni.

Never Stop - Original Song (Mastered)

"Moving On" Written and recorded by Michael Duffy at Live At The Attic studio with Eamonn Karran.

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