I know you're only talking
To keep the silence out
Maybe you should listen and leave some room for doubt

You're just handing out bad reputations
Why don't you shut your mouth


Overnight sensation,
All mouth and no soul
The bad boys sold your franchise

And stole your Rock 'n' Roll

I know I ain't no beauty

But I know who I am
I ain't running for sheriff
I ain't that kind of man

To live outside the law , my dear
You gotta give a damn


Overnight sensation
You be shot full of holes
The bad boys stole your franchise

And stole your Rock 'n' Roll

You know you put the hurt on me

You do it all the same
Us guys ain't s'pose to hurt at all
Our faces fit the frame

You know I'm only talking
To keep you here with me
Maybe you should listen

How hard could it be
Good manners don't cost nothing
But that ain't what you want from me


Overnight sensation
Turn your hard heart cold

The bad boys sold your franchise
And stole your Rock 'n' Roll


You're just looking for someone
To take your spirit home
The bad boys sold your franchise, baby

And stole your Rock 'n' Roll