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Bruno Mars counts his blessings

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In his latest single, “Count on Me,” Bruno Mars tells a close friend that he’ll always be there for them whenever they need him. He knows how important friendship is and feels good to know that his friends will also be there for him whenever he needs them.

This week’s Karaoke Korner takes a look at synonyms of the phrasal verb count on.

ABOUT BRUNO MARS

Name: Peter Gene Hernandez
Nationality: American
Style: Pop, R&B
Albums: Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010)
Label: Atlantic, Elektra

In brief: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, this 26-year-old singer-songwriter moved to Los Angles after he finished school to peruse a music career. He rose to fame after co-writing and singing on international hits like “Nothing’ on You” by B.o.B, “Billionaire” by Travie McCoy and “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan. Bruno’s debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans, was released in October, 2010. The album was phenomenally successful, hitting No. 1 on the UK Albums chart and No. 3 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album features the international hits “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade,” both of which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. His latest single, “Count on Me,” is another smash hit for the genial star. Bruno has so far sold more than five million albums and 36 million singles worldwide.

If you like Bruno Mars, check out: Michael Jackson, Taio Cruz and Travie McCoy

Website: www.brunomars.com

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“Count on Me”

By Bruno Mars

If you ever find yourself stuck
In the middle of the sea
I’ll sail the world to find you
If you ever find yourself lost
In the dark and you can’t see
I’ll be the light to guide you

Find out what we’re made of
When we are called
To help our friends in need

Chorus
You can count on me
Like one, two, three
I’ll be there
And I know when I need it
I can count on you
Like four, three, two
And you’ll be there
‘Cause that’s what friends
Are supposed to do
Oh yeah

If you’re tossing and you’re turning
And you just can’t fall asleep
I’ll sing a song beside you
And if you ever forget
How much you really mean to me
Everyday I will remind you

Find out what we’re made of
When we are called
To help our friends in need

(Chorus)

You’ll always have my shoulder
When you cry
I’ll never let go
Never say goodbye

(Chorus)

You can count on me
‘Cause I can count on you

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Exercises

In each of the following groups of words there is one synonym of the phrasal verb count on. Underline the correct synonym in each group.

1. think of get rid of rely on
2. believe in deal with run across
3. trust lust must
4. depend on go on wait on