The Police – A Sermon (Guitar)

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When you reach number ten

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And think the struggle ends

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But it ain't the end

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It's only a trend

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You have to unbend

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'Cause it's only a trend

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Don't    lose all your friends

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Don't make heroes end

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When you reach number eight it ain't no pearly gate

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'Cause it won't satiate your growing appetite

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You can ply your trade and push your crusade

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Emancipate or indoctrinate, but the

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Traps are all laid for and honest crusade

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Your old values will fade as you struggle to make the grade

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     As you struggle to make the grade

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(As you struggle to make the grade)

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(You needn't bother)

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When you hit number four you're almost through the door

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But there's a whole lot more you just can't ignore

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The telephone's sure, you know the score

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But don't let this uproar dissipate your encore

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    It's written in the news   how you paid your dues

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But you've          no excuse      for the people you abuse

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When you reach number one you can beat your drum

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You can sack your roadies    in Birmingham

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When your record is platinum, you can stick it to the bath

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To the wall like you've always planned

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    It's written in the news   how you paid your dues

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But you've          no excuse      for the people you abuse