Trying to redownload a song previously purchased in iTunes but it's no longer available?

Hi there!
I downloaded a song in 2009, and when I got a new computer in the summer of 2012, I redownloaded all my music to that new computer. That specific song when played, isn't the song that it should be. I thought I might try re-downloading the song from iTunes but the song from the album I had purchased it off of is no longer there. Any suggestions? I know it's not much to get worried about but I was just wondering if there was an easy fix! Thanks!

Never rely upon the iTunes Store to always have your purchases. Always keep a copy of everything safe on a backup drive at home.
"After you download your purchases, back up your iTunes library. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they've been refunded or aren't on the iTunes Store." - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2519

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