[Convention: each chord is two beats/half a measure. A dash indicates that the chord is held for another two beats; two chords with a slash between them are held for one beat/a quarter of a measure each.]
1. |: G C Em In a world we call our own there's lots of room to roam
A :| plenty of time to turn mistakes into rhyme there's a place for those who love their poetry it's just across from the sign that says Pros Only
D So if you like a band with a chick singer
C D say your cup of tea is a wall of trombones
C If you dig Menudo or MDC we salute you the way we know
Chorus: G C For every one with dollar signs in his eyes
Em A / D there must be hundreds who look at you as if you're some kind of
G / C F / C D Rhythm section want ad - no others need apply
G / C Am / D to the rhythm section want ad - I'll tell you why
2. Hats off to the new age hairstyle made of bones hats off to the use of hats as megaphones speak softly, drive a Sherman tank laugh hard it's a long way to the bank
Do you sing like Olive Oyl on purpose you guys must be into the Eurythmics
(Chorus)
Bridge: Gm for four bars Cm for four
(Repeat verse 2)
(Chorus)
Coda: G / C F / C D Rhythm section want ad - no others need apply
G / C Am / D G/C G/C ... G to the rhythm section want ad - here's the reason why - why ...