The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle

Lyrics

[Verse 1] People said we couldn't play They called us foul-mouthed yobs But the only notes that really count Are the ones that come in wads They all drowned when the air turned blue Cause we didn't give a toss Filthy lucre ain't nothing new But we all get cash from the chaos [Chorus] The time is right to do it now The greatest rock and roll swindle The time is right to do it now [Verse 2] E.M.I. said you are out of hand And they gave us the boot But they couldn't sack us, just like that Without giving us the loot Thank you kindly A & M They said we were out of bounds But that isn't bad for two weeks work And seventy five thousand pounds [Chorus] The time is right to fuck it up The greatest rock and roll swindle The time is right to do it now The time is right to fuck it up The greatest rock and roll swindle The time is right to do it now [Verse 3] I just want to play with my band Are you good enough for me Higher boys I'm the chosen one Can't ya fucking see I'm a jealous god and I want everything And I love you with a knife I'll take you, if you're ready for me I'll give you my life [Chorus] The time is right for Nickey's Special The greatest rock and roll star The time is right for me now I kill [Outro] Elvis Presley died in 1959 Chuck Berry you're a big ugly fucker Ian Dury Cockney Fraud Mick Jagger white nigga Bob Dylan got a parking ticket stuck to his arsehole David Bowie you are a bloody cunt Malcolm Mc Ohhh Swindle, Rock and Roll Rod Stewart's got a luggage label tied to his tonsils Elton John hair transplant Roll Sid Vicious Rock and Roll Cliché Paul Cook bare bones Rock and roll Johnny Rotten-ah his days are even numbered Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll swindle Rock and roll Swindle It's a swindle!