Intro:
Base guitar F# B (2x) then guitar joins in
F# B
F# B
E D C
F#
Verse:
F# B
You're doing everything your people said to
F# B E
I'd hate to be the one to break it to you
D C
It's only sad 'cause it's true
F#
They misled you when they bred you
F# B
Somebody said some things they have no right to
F# B E
Somehow it stuck and you were known as someone who
D C F#
Could simply not follow through if they have to
F#
But you have to, don't you?
D A
You don't have to be a genius
E B
But it helps to, it helps to
D A
Fools and charlatans, since they may get wise
E B
But only cream and bastards rise
D A F#
Yeah, you can see it in their eyes
Interlude:
F# B
F# B
E D C
F#
Verse:
F# B
You follow good advices to the letter
F# B E
You know your friend He's doing so much better than you
D C F#
Are ever likely to do, he'll eclipse you
F#
But he will not miss you
D A
You don't have to be a genius
E B
But it helps to, it helps to
D A
All the also-rans are real nice guys
E B
But only cream and bastards rise
Extended Chorus: