[Intro]

Dm

[Janis]
Dm F C
It's a cautionary tale of fear and lust and pride
C Gm Bb Dm
Based on actual events where people died

[Damian]
N.C.
No one died
Dm F
But how far would you go
C
To be popular and hot?
C
Would you resist temptation?

[Janis]
Bb Dm
No, you would not!
Dm
Just admit it

[Both]
Bb F
Sometimes mean is what you are
A Dm
Mean is easier than nice
Bb F
And though mean can take you far
A
Maybe this will make you think twice

[Damian]
N.C.
Kick! Layout! Fosse!

[Both]
Bb C Dm
This is a cautionary tale
Bb C Dm
About corruption and betrayal!

[Damian]
A
And getting hit by a bus!

[Janis]
Bb A Dm F Gm
You can't buy integrity at the mall, it's not for sale

[Damian]
N.C.
Nice!

[Janis]
N.C.
Thank you.

[Both]
Bb A Dm D
This is a cautionary tale

[Damian]
D
Our story begins across the globe in Africa, Africa!