Speedy Justice - Chords Of Fame Lyrics

Found him by the stage last night, he was breathing his last breath
Bubbler and a cigarette was all he had left
Yeah, I know he made the music, yeah, he played a mean guitar
But God damns the troubadour who tries to be a star
So play the chords of love, my friend, play the chords of pain
But if you want to keep your song, don't play the chords of fame
Seen my share of hustlers as they try to make the mark
When they find their melody they get ignited by the spark
But it all fades so quickly like a sunny summer day
Reporters ask you questions, they change all that you say
Play the chords of love, play the chords of pain
But if you want to keep your song, don't play the chords of fame
I've been around, I've had my share, hell f*ck, I can't complain
But I wonder who I left behind on the other side of fame
I've been around, I've had my share, they'll put me up for sale
The more that you find success, the more that you will fail
Play the chords of love, my friend, play the chords of pain
But if you want to keep your song, don't play the chords of fame