Show Bizness

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron] Well, they'll guide your career for only ninety-five percent Well, that leaves enough for fronts like three-piece suits and pays the rent Sing the blues and pay your dues and not know who you are Make you wonder why so many people want to be a star. Well [Chorus: Gil Scott-Heron with Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters] Do you really want to be in show business? The instant-high and constant come-and-go business Got you hanging out at places you got no business And people sell their soul, wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business. It's all right with me Yeah, it's alright with me Just as long as you know [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron] You're only as important to them as your latest hit That's a precarious position for a plastic king to sit Lawyers' game is double same, your fate is in their hands You're a millionaire without a dime, you just don't understand! Well [Chorus: Gil Scott-Heron with Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters] Do you really want to be in show business? The instant-high and constant come-and-go business Got you hanging out at places you got no business And people sell their soul, wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business. It's all right with me Yeah, it's alright with me Just as long as you know [Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron] Jumping down a ladder of success that runs both ways And you see all the worst and best damn near everyday Fans and fans and one-night stands will fill your mind with doubt And on closing day, you're lucky to say, "Down but still not out!" Well [Chorus: Gil Scott-Heron with Background Vocals by Julia Waters, Marti McCall, and Maxine Waters] Do you really want to be in show business? The instant-high and constant come-and-go business Got you proving exactly how much you don't know business And people sell their soul, wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business, wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business, wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business, wanna be in show business Wanna be in show business. It's all right with me