Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocal and cross harmonies

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Got totally disillusioned trying to write music to a formula and style just to impress the musos who run the industry. Now I couldn't care less and write what I want to write in the style that suits me.

Verse 1 Those who bathe in affluence are drowning in their rivers
They are jury and the judge, the law enforcing officers
Self preservation, how they manipulate

Verse 2 Listen you who criticise, a minstrel and his music
Created with simplicity, I want to hear you use it
You may have the power, but you really mean nothing to me
I reserve the right to challenge the kings

Chorus 1 Self elected kings of the airwaves
I give my regards to you all
I have no more need to impress you, au revoir, au revoir
(repeat)

Link I may not be influenced by fashion
I want to be myself and no one else

Lead Break

Chorus 2 Kings of the waves you don’t rule the ocean
I have aright to sail on the sea
Why should I beg to seek your permission
Why don’t you listen to me
(repeat)

Verse 3 While I sing this song for you my spirit is rejoicing
It’s good to be one with myself no more compromising
Self preservation, a lesson I learnt from you
I reserve the right to challenge the kings

Chorus 1 Self elected etc

Chorus 2 Kings of the waves etc

Choruses 1 & 2 Cross vocal choruses and harmonies
(repeat three times)