Standard (EADGBE)

She was a young girl in pursuit of glory and fame

She would do anything she could to feel the flame

When everybody knew your moves and the games you played

She finally made all her dreams come true and then she screamed

(Chorus)

Oh, no, this ain't paradise

 Oh, no this ain't paradise

 Oh, no, this ain't paradise

Yeah

Oh, no, this ain't paradise

 Oh, no, this ain't paradise

  Oh, no, this ain't paradise

(Verse 2)

He was a young boy in pursuit of money and fame

He would do anything he could to kill the pain

When everybody knew your move, they speakin' your name

All over the late night local news I heard him scream

(Chorus)

Oh, no, this ain't paradise

 Oh, no this ain't paradise

 Oh, no, this ain't paradise

Yeah

Oh, no, this ain't paradise

 Oh, no, this ain't paradise

  Oh, no, this ain't paradise

(Bridge)

I say the sun don't shine forever

And everything that glitter ain't gold

I say love don't love forever

Oh, but everything that do gets old

Piano

Sometimes we try to find a road to the riches, need roadside assistance

Blisters on my knees from beggin' for forgiveness

Ain't no dollars on my trees, but mileage on my feet

Cause I've been climbin' to the peak and runnin' from the bullshit

I'm tired of playin' the same song, who told the DJ bring it back

Dead presidents bullet in Abraham Lincoln hat

Starin' at big posts, I sware that he be wankin' back

Cut school, sell crack, sorry I'm just thinkin' back

(The same chords as chorus)

Call me crazy I've been called worse

It's like I have it all but what's it all worth

I'm probably better in my afterlife

I should cherish life but this ain't paradise

(Chorus)

Oh, no, this ain't paradise

 Oh, no this ain't paradise

 Oh, no, this ain't paradise

Yeah

Oh, no, this ain't paradise

 Oh, no, this ain't paradise

  Oh, no, this ain't paradise