Pay the Piper

If you want to play the game You know that there's a cost A heavy toll A bill unpaid A line you have to cross If you can't pay the piper If you can't afford the price All your work unravels So start counting rice Build it up Knock it down Build again Round and round Watch for cracks Mind the spin You're in too deep So take it on the chin There's something that you want But it's behind A heavy glass Study hard Learn your letters Or it will not last A drop of blood A cherished memory A bit of pride A little secrecy And one more thing Before I forget I want your name We are not finished yet The price is steep but you ask a lot You wanted me You know I come with rot So bend the knee If you can I'll take it all And only then I might hold your hand... If you want to play the game You know that there's a cost A heavy toll A bill unpaid A line you have to cross Now cross it And don't worry Arthur I take credit