Dm
[JANIS]
Dm C
It’s a cautionary tale of fear and lust and pride
G Dm
Based on actual events where people died
[DAMIAN, spoken]
No one died
(sung)
Dm
But how far would you go
C
To be popular and hot?
G
Would you resist temptation?
[JANIS]
Dm
No, you would not!
Just admit it
[BOTH]
Bb F
Sometimes mean is what you are
A Dm
Mean is easier than nice
Bb F
And though mean can take you far
Bb A
Maybe this will make you think twice
[DAMIAN, Spoken]
Kick! Layout! Fosse!
[BOTH]
Gm C Dm
This is a cautionary tale
G C F
About corruption and betrayal!
[DAMIAN]
A Bb
And getting hit by a bus!
[JANIS]
A Dm F
You can’t buy integrity at the mall, it’s not for sale
[DAMIAN, spoken]
Nice
[JANIS, spoken]
Thank you
[BOTH]
Bb A Dm D
This is a cautionary tale
[ENSEMBLE]
OHHH. OHHH. AYYAYA. AYYAYA
[DAMIAN, spoken]
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