C5           C5              A5        A5
There's no charity in you and that surprises me
C5                                   A5           E5
I guess I thought you were a golden idol cause I called you majesty
A5       G5            A5                         
On the balustrade you watched me hunt for 
D5                                    D5
Tips I was obliged to pick up from the passing trade


C5             F5                  A5           A5           D5
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
C5                             F5                        A5    A5  Bb5 E5
I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely
               A5                      E5                      C5                 G5
Cause the eggshells I've been treading couldn't spare me a beheading 
         F5      A5     D5            F5        A5        G5      G5
And I'll know I had it coming from a Caesar who was only slumming
C5     Bb5     F5                   A5         D5           F5    C5
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist


C5             C5              A5        A5
Well, I could have objections which you could override
C5                                           D5                 
But what's the point--we're only flogging the horse 
               E5                 E5
When the horseman has up and died
A5       G5                A5                D5
Once I testified and swore I'd never leave a stone unturned
  D5
I bet you're really glad that I lied

[chorus]

[solo]  
A5 E5 C5 G5   F5 A5 D5    F5 A5 G5 G5

C5          F5                         A5           A5           D5
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
C5                     F5                        A5    A5  Bb5 E5
I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely
              A5       A5 Bb5 E5
yes, you'll have to ask politely
              A5        A5 Bb5
yes, you'll have to ask