The Last Dictator by Chris Robson
Link to video performance https://youtu.be/e3vUKMk7kW8
[Intro]
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[Verse]
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Promise me now that you'll listen to what I might say,
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Heed the words that you heard you can't always have it your way,
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If there's something you cannot quite get let me know,
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I may not be a farmer but I've got some seeds to sow.
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You fight a good fight with your fist,
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But I'm afraid that your argument's missed it's mark,
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You're fumbling for candles when others can see in the dark.
[Verse]
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Can't you see the destruction and the panic that you cause,
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The disgrace on my face doesn't put you above the law,
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And the oath that you took by the book was your word,
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Just to think that you'll walk in and win, well you know that that's absurd.
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You cannot demand my respect,
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Your actions will always reflect your heart.
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You're fumbling for candles when others can see in the dark.
[Refrain]
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You say you're going to go away and think it over,
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Well I've heard that all before,
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You say you're going to fight the fights and win the battles,
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But you'll never win the war.
[Verse]
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Say your goodbyes and farewell take your leave while you can,
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You came in like a lion you can leave like a man,
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Think about history before it decides on your fate,
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Take a stand, put your hand in my hand, before it's too late.
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Don't tell me you don't understand,
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You can start it by ripping your plans apart,
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You're fumbling for candles when others can see,
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You're fumbling for candles when others can see,
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You're fumbling for candles when others can see what you've done to your family, your friends and the free,
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You're fumbling for candles when others can see in the dark.
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They can see in the dark,
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They can see in the dark,
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They can see in the dark,
[Outro]
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