Intro: Base guitar (2x) then guitar joins in Verse: You're doing everything your people said to I'd hate to be the one to break it to you It's only sad 'cause it's true They misled you when they bred you Somebody said some things they have no right to Somehow it stuck and you were known as someone who Could simply not follow through if they have to But you have to, don't you? You don't have to be a genius But it helps to, it helps to Fools and charlatans, since they may get wise But only cream and bastards rise Yeah, you can see it in their eyes Interlude: Verse: You follow good advices to the letter You know your friend He's doing so much better than you Are ever likely to do, he'll eclipse you But he will not miss you You don't have to be a genius But it helps to, it helps to All the also-rans are real nice guys But only cream and bastards rise Extended Chorus: