(verse 1)
That was a nice 8-bar intro
now the first verse has begun.
It may sound like a million other songs
but it isn't overdone.
Now I'm halfway through and you're not quite sure
what this song is all about.
That's why God gave us the refrain
so we can spell the meaning out,
(pre-chorus)
But before I do
I go into
this 4-bar interlude
and one beat rest…
(chorus)
Before the chorus kicks right in
and the big hook now begins
and you may feel as if you've heard
this song somewhere before
But you're willing to forget
'cause it's guaranteed to be a hit
if you play by all the rules
and nothing more.
Yeah, the formula is perfect
based on songwriters before us
which is why the title always has to be
the last line of the chorus
(verse 2)
Be sure to mention Jesus
in the lyrics if you can.
'cause there are now Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist or even
agnostic country fans.
If you need some more cliche's
here's some phrases you should use
"small town
blue jeans
ice cold beer
God bless
red, white and blue"
(pre-chorus2)
But before you do
You should go into
this 4 bar interlude
and one beat rest
(Chorus)
(bridge)
Innovation is the devil
new ideas drive them insane.
Why waste time being creative
when we could all just sound the same?
We need more Aldeans and Underwoods
more Swifts and Antebellums.
Yeah I don't know how to write songs
but I sure know how to sell 'em…
(Chorus)
Now the chorus kicks back in
and the big hook now begins.
By now you're sure you've heard this song
a million times before.
But you're willing to forget
'cause it's already a top 40 hit
'cause you played by all the rules
and nothing more
Yeah the formula is perfect
based on songwriter's before us
which is why the title always has to be
the last line of the chorus
the last line of the chorus
(harmonize with yourself)
the last line of the chorus
And then resolve that chord...
