Standard (EADGBE)

Verse 1

i suppose you're quite content in your swimming pool

 all you pink-skinned babes are the same

 and you can't stay forever young

 so get out here and see the sun

 you're only six inches away from becoming one

Verse 2

i was in your shoes before (or lack thereof)

 and things worked out for me

there's a dozen people here

and they're waiting for you

 it's your party: you can cry if you want to

Chorus

 what if i told you i could show you something

 what if i told you i could make you live

 follow my instruction, swim in the direction

of my voice, hear my voice

Verse 3

you think that you've seen it all, in your little ball

 but man you're wrong and she's been waiting

long and hard to kiss your head and hold your hands

 and hold you while you fall asleep and

Chorus

 what if i told you i could show you something

 what if i told you i could make you live

 follow my instruction, swim in the direction

of my voice, hear my voice

Bridge

ba Ba BA Ba-da Ba-aaa Ba-aaaa Ba-da Ba By-aaaa

Chorus

 what if i told you i could show you something

 what if i told you i could make you live

 follow my instruction, swim in the direction

of my voice, hear my voice

of my voice, hear my voice

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