(capo up 1 fret)
DO DO/SIb LAm LAm/SOL#
There's no charity in you and that surprises me
DO LAm MI
I guess I thought you were a golden idol cause I called you majesty
LAm SOL LAm
On the balustrade you watched me hunt for
RE RE7
Tips I was obliged to pick up from the passing trade
DO FA LAm LAm7 RE7
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
DO FA LAm LAm7/SOL SIb MI
I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely
LAm MI DO SOL
Cause the eggshells I've been treading couldn't spare me a beheading
FA LAm REm FA LAm SOL SOL7
And I'll know I had it coming from a Caesar who was only slumming
DO SIb FA LAm RE/FA# FA DO
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
DO DO/SIb LAm LAm/SOL#
Well, I could have objections which you could override
DO RE/FA#
But what's the point--we're only flogging the horse
MI MI7
When the horseman has up and died
LAm SOL LAm RE
Once I testified and swore I'd never leave a stone unturned
RE7
I bet you're really glad that I lied
chorus
[solo] Am E C G F Am Dm F Am G G7
DO FA LAm LAm7 RE7
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
DO FA LAm LAm7/SOL SIb MI
I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely
LAm LAm7/SOL SIb MI
yes, you'll have to ask politely
LAm LAm7/SOL SIb
yes, you'll have to ask
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