A song inspired by the hypocrites rioting in Baltimore, MD. You can not rise up against violence with violence, or you will be a hypocrite. You will become part of the problem.
Coversong originally made famous by The Beatles
Written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney
A D
You say you want a revolution, well you know
A
We all want to change the world
D
You tell me that it's evolution, well you know
E7
We all want to change the world
Bm E
but when you talk about destruction
Bm G A F# E
don't you know that you can count me out
A D
Don't you know it's gonna be, alright 3x
E
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A D
You say you got a real solution, well you know
A
We'd all love to see the plan
D
You ask me for a contribution, well you know
E7
We're all doing what we can
Bm E
But if you want money for minds that hate
Bm G A F# E
All I can tell you is brother you have to wait
A D
Don't you know it's gonna be, alright 3x
E
A D
You say you'll change the constitution, well you know
A
We all want to change your head
D
You tell me it's the institution, well you know
E7
You better free your mind instead
Bm E
But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao
Bm G A F# E
You ain't gonna make it with anyone any how
A D
Don't you know it's gonna be, alright 3x
A
Alright
ABOUT THE SONG
Inspired by the riots in Baltimore, MD.
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
Rick Reinhart — Bass, Vocals
[intro] Em
E
Well this ain't no sideshow this is the great unknown
C
This is the poison we take Yeah
E
Outside the velvet rope standing there all alone
C
Are the grotesque and ashamed Yeah
E C
Well if you think real beauty's on the outside
Am E
Well that's a far cry From the truth
E C
Maybe all the information you received
Am E
Well you should not believe There's no proof
[chorus]
E Bm D A
Save yourself from all the lies of the beautiful people
E Bm D A
It's time to run from the lies of the beautiful people
[int] E
E
I feel so traumatized Doped up and televised
C
Life can be cruel and insane
E
But we've got these ugly scars On our infected hearts
C
Maybe it's time for a change
E C
Well if you think real beauty's on the outside
Am E
Well that's a far cry From the truth
E C
Maybe all the information you received
Am E
Well you should not believe There's no proof
[chorus]
E Bm D A
Save yourself from all the lies of the beautiful people
E Bm D A
It's time to run from the lies of the beautiful people
[solo] E
C A/C# D B
[chorus]
E Bm D A
Save yourself from all the lies of the beautiful people
E Bm D A
It's time to run from the lies of the beautiful people
E Bm D A
Save yourself from all the lies of the beautiful people
E Bm D A
It's time to run from the lies of the beautiful people
[outro] E
D#
ABOUT THE SONG
This coversong was inspired by the rioting in Baltimore, MD. The people rising up against violence with violence seemed too ironic… too hypocritical. So, the rioters posing to be on TV made me think of this song (for they are The Beautiful People.)
Daniel — Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (Martin), Electric Guitar (Ibanez with floating tremolo), Organ, Keyboards and Synthesizers
LYRICS
All this riotin’ and lootin’
Doin’ nothing but pollutin’
Your solution
Undermine your revolution
Son, had you begun in Ferguson?
Watch the gore for sure in Baltimore
You can’t hate hate unless you partake
You can’t take part with what’s at stake
When you behave all irate… at any rate
There’s a moral lack when you strike back
At others not involved in your attack
Doesn’t matter whether they’re a shade of grey, white or black
It’s just a matter of fact
That ain’t no way to act
Is it any wonder they wanna put you in a cage
The way you behave all in a rage
You’re more likely to engage as a sage
Put a The End to that book… and look to a blank page
All this riotin’ and lootin’
Doin’ nothing but pollutin’
Your solution
Undermine your revolution
Watch the gore for sure in Baltimore?
No more! No more!
