I'M THE VILLAIN

IN MY OWN STORY
from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1

Music & Lyrics by

RACHEL BLOOM & ADAM SCHLESINGER
Additional Lyrics by
JACK DOLGEN

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 I'M THE VILLAIN
IN MY OWN STORY
from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Season 1

Music & Lyrics by

RACHEL BLOOM & ADAM SCHLESINGER
Additional Lyrics by
JACK DOLGEN

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