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