C           C/Bb              Am        Am/G#
There's no charity in you and that surprises me
C                                   Am           E
I guess I thought you were a golden idol cause I called you majesty
Am       G            Am                         
On the balustrade you watched me hunt for 
D                                    D7
Tips I was obliged to pick up from the passing trade

C             F                  Am           Am7           D7
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
C                             F                        Am    Am7/G  Bb E
I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely
               Am                      E                      C                 G
Cause the eggshells I've been treading couldn't spare me a beheading 
         F      Am     Dm            F        Am        G      G7
And I'll know I had it coming from a Caesar who was only slumming
C     Bb     F                   Am         D/F#           F    C
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist

C             C/Bb              Am        Am/G#
Well, I could have objections which you could override
C                                           D/F#                 
But what's the point--we're only flogging the horse 
               E                 E7
When the horseman has up and died
Am       G                Am                D
Once I testified and swore I'd never leave a stone unturned
  D7
I bet you're really glad that I lied

[chorus]

[solo]  Am E C G   F Am Dm    F Am G G7

C          F                         Am           Am7           D7
Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist
C                     F                        Am    Am7/G  Bb E
I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely
              Am       Am7/G Bb E
yes, you'll have to ask politely
              Am        Am7/G Bb
yes, you'll have to ask