[Verse 1]
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Well, the word was out on the street today
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All the friends that Id meet would have to say
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While your records line the shelves
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Youre fighting amongst yourselves
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Thats a hell of a lot of dues for you to pay
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[Verse 2]
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Well the word, my friend, you know is on the street
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Its on the lips of everyone I meet
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While youre climbing up the chart
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Your band just fell apart
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I guess your life just aint really that complete
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[Verse 3]
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You know your car, with which I was impressed
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Well, I hear that its gonna be repossessed
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Well, I thought you had it made
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But you aint even paid
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For the things that youve bought since the acid test
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[Verse 4]
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I hear you manager skipped town with all your pay
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And your lead singers bulge turns the censors gray
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Well, thats really a doggone shame
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But whos there left to blame?
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And all you ever really wanted was just to play
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[Verse 5]
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They say your drummer, hes crazy as a loon
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Last night they found him baying at the moon
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And as for your lead guitar
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Hes just cracked up his car
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But he should be out of traction very soon
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[Verse 6]
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Well, my friend, its time for me to go
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I just cant be late for my evening show
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You see Ive written this tune
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And I hope that very soon
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Ill be heard on top forty radio