Verse 1: C G D C G D We all know politicians only go C G D Just halfway there C G D Just halfway there C G D C G D The innocence of youth needs protection not abuse C G D But no one seems to care C G D Yet no one seems to care Chorus 1: Em C G D And you sit there and watch the world go 'round Em C G D From your pseudo-benevolent vantage point Em C G D While we who've been left to pick up after you Em C D C G D Try our best to make some sense for those who come next C G D (3x) Verse 2: C G D Now what have you done to foster the truth C G D Besides just hide the lies? C G D Besides just hide the lies? C G D C G D A selfish campaign never justifies the gain C G D But the means are verified C G D Yeah the means are verified Chorus 2: (CGD) Em C G D And you sit there and insist you are right! Em C G D From your popular psychological podium Em C G D While those who rely and depend on you Em C D C G D They wilt because you don't accept we need each other C G D (7x) Ending: Em C G D While sowing the seeds of Utopia Em C G D You invoked a convenient amnesia Em C Em C You forgot how to care, you forgot how to provide Em C D G (let ring) You forgot how to work toward a meaningful life