# BASTARD **[Intro — 8 sec vicious melodic guitar riff]** **[Verse 1]** I learned early, talk is cheap Promises are cheaper Every saint I've ever met Had something underneath 'em I don't smile when I don't mean it I don't shake a crooked hand So if that makes me the asshole— **I KNOW WHO I AM** **[Pre-Chorus]** You got a problem? Get in line I've been called worse By better people all my life **[CHORUS]** **BASTARD!** That's what they call me **BASTARD!** Like it fucking bothers me Say it once Say it twice Say it right into my face— **BASTARD!** Yeah, maybe they're right I'd rather be a bastard **THAN LIVE SOMEBODY ELSE'S LIFE!** **WHOA-OH-OH!** **BASTARD!** **[Verse 2]** I've watched cowards become heroes Just by knowing who to please Watched a liar buy forgiveness While an honest man gets squeezed So keep your fucking invitation To the table where you sit If I gotta bite my tongue to belong— **I DON'T FUCKING WANT IN** **[Pre-Chorus]** Call me bitter Call me mad Every name you throw my way Just makes the good ones sound bad **[CHORUS]** **BASTARD!** That's what they call me **BASTARD!** Like it fucking bothers me Say it once Say it twice Say it right into my face— **BASTARD!** Yeah, maybe they're right I'd rather be a bastard **THAN LIVE SOMEBODY ELSE'S LIFE!** **[Bridge — drums + bass, guitar climbing]** I tried being nice I tried shutting up I tried giving a shit What you thought— **THAT WAS MY FIRST MISTAKE!** **[FINAL CHORUS — explode]** **BASTARD!** Go ahead and call me **BASTARD!** Now it sounds good on me Say it loud Say it proud Till the whole fucking room joins in— **BASTARD!** Yeah, you got that right I'd rather die a bastard **THAN LIVE ONE DAY A FUCKING LIE!** **BASTARD!** **BASTARD!** **WHOA-OH-OH!** **BASTARD!** **[Opening guitar riff returns — HARD STOP]**
