(Robert Lamm)
Sing a mean tune, kid
Sock 'em in the gut

Don't you ever let your mama catch you cryin'
Play the bad song, kid
Everyone's the blues Yeah, yeah, yeah

And the people never know you're only lyin'
Such a scary song, kid
Never heard before Yeah, yeah, yeah

Soon the groupies will start rollin' by your door
Burn the groove to death, kid
Nail 'em to the cross Yeah, yeah, yeah

Til you're not a super pop star any more