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Coversong originally made famous by The Beatles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
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/b/beatles/275428.html ]
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
We’re in step
To the promised land
In a marching band
A reggae… funky reggae marching band
Pick up a flute or pickup a lute
A mandolin or violin
Pick up whatever you can get into
We’re getting in step
Left right it’s alright
Left right left right
We left left right
Left left for right
We’re getting in step
With a reggae marching band
In step to thee promised land
If you want to joins hands
Hand in hand in step to the promised land
This marching reggae band
This reggae marching band
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!
LYRICS
If you think it’s a question of maybe
When it comes to killing a baby
Then it’s time to grasp reality
Put away the grenade
Into the light. Out of the shade.
If you think there’s nothing wrong
With dropping a wedding bomb
Peace will forever long
Military parade charade
Into the light. Out of the shade.
Lurking in the shadows
A wolf in our meadows
Dressed in sheep’s clothing
Nothin’ more worth loathing
Hatred fade! Into the light. Out of the shade.
A coversong inspired by “An earthquake with magnitude 7.8 occurred near Lamjung, Nepal at 06:11:26 UTC on Apr 25, 2015. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)” A tribute to the victims.
Wikipedia –“Katmandu” is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Bob Seger.
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. In the ’60s, as many Americans were searching for enlightenment, the city was seen as a panacea for the ills of Western culture. A remote and exotic location, it was also seen as the ultimate getaway, which is how Seger used it in this song.
Bob Seger took a humorous tone, singing about his desire to disappear for a while after dealing with constant touring and record company politics. For him, Kathmandu is used to represent a place far away where no one will bother you.
E A E
A
I think I'm goin' to Katmandu
A7 E7 E
That s really, really where I'm goin' to
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
I think it's really where I'm goin' to
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
A
I got no kick against the West Coast
E
Warner Brothers are such good hosts
B7
I raise my whiskey glass, and give 'em a toast
E
I'm sure they know it's true
A
I got no rap against southern states
E
Every time I've been there it's been great
B7
But now I'm leaving and I can't be late
E
And to myself be true
A
That's why I'm goin' to Katmandu
A7 E7 E
Up to the mountains where I'm goin' to
B7
Hey, if I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
It's really, really where I'm goin' to
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
A
I got no quarrel with the Midwest
E
The folks out there have given me their best
B7
I've lived there all my life, I've been their guest
E
I sure have loved it, too
A
I'm tired of looking at the TV news
E
I'm tired of driving hard and payin' dues
B7
I figure, baby, I got nothin' to lose
E
I'm tired of being blue
A
That s why I'm goin' to Katmandu
A7 E7 E
Up to the mountains where I'm goin' to
B7
Hey, if I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
Take me baby, cause I m going with you
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
break
A
I ain't got nothin' 'gainst the East Coast
E
You want some people, well they got the most
B7
New York City's like a friendly old ghost
E
You seem to pass right through
A
I know I'm gonna miss the USA
E
I guess I'll miss it every single day
B7
But no one loves me here any way
E
I know my plane is due
A
The one that s going to Katmandu
A7 E7 E
Up to the mountains where I'm goin' to
B7
Hey, if I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
really, really goin' to
B7
if I ever get out of here
B
if I ever get out of here
C7 B7
if I ever get out of here
E E A E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
Get in to it
With intuition
Get in to it
With intuition
It’s kind-of like a premonition
With very little… maybe no…
Superstition
Get into it
Intuition
In the shell of a nut
You’ll feel it in your gut
There will be no if, and, or, but
You’ll feel it in your gut
Got to get into it
Intuition
(Keyboard Jam)
Intuition
When you get to know know you know the flow
You go, you go, you go
You within the flow
See the me inside of me
I get into it… in to intuition
It’s kind-of like a premonition
With very little superstition
From the gut
No if, and, or, but
LYRICS
A fight to the finish
In our fragile space capsule
A race to The End of the human race
Living to diminish
Our fragile space capsule
Modern Age rage flailing in disgrace
