So, play the chords of love my friend
Don't, don't, don't
Like a sunny summer's day
I've seen my share of hustlers
Play the chords of fame
They'll rob you of your innocence
I've been around, I have my share
As they try to take the world
And I really can't complain
The more that you will find success
Don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't, don't
The other side of fame
When they find their melody
Play the chords of fame
So, play the chords of love my friend
If you wanna keep your soul
They write down what you say
Don't play the chords of fame
But it all fades so quickly
God help the troubadour
So, play the chords of love my friend
But I wonder who I left behind
If you wanna keep your soul
So, play the chords of love my friend
Play the chords of fame
Don't, don't, don't
Was all that he had left
I can see you making music
They will put you up for sale
Play the chords of fame
'Cause you carry your guitar
Don't play the chords of fame
A bottle of gin and a cigarette
The foreigners ask the questions
The more that you will fail
If you wanna keep your soul
Who tries to be a star
Don't play the chords of fame
If you wanna keep your soul
They're surrounded by the girls
