[Verse] Six steps ahead of me he goes, the loan shark walking all alone, showing me his shameless pride, with his back held bold and high; just a little way behind, there walks old Mister Money's smile, trying hard to match the pace of the man who leads the race. [Chorus] There he goes, there he goes, greed and lies, the loan shark's endless appetite; there he goes, there he goes, void of shame, loaded down with gold and gain; there he goes, there goes old Money too, always chasing what greed will do. [Guitar only] [Verse] Right between the two you'll find stands the rogue with watchful eyes; keeping track of everyone who works with courage till they're done; then he strikes without a care, leaving broken dreams to bear, crippling those who gave their all, just to watch another fall. [Chorus] There he is, there he is, the rogue, singing just the same old joke; there he is, there he stands once more, hands full of deceit and war; there he is, there he stays each day, keeping old traditions in play. [Guitar only] [Verse] Three steps dressed in black he walks, always smooth with clever thoughts; asking bread and asking wine, though his pockets overflow with time; he has more than he could spend, more than any man could claim, still pretending need is real, wearing one more borrowed deal. [Chorus] There he goes, there he goes, the wise, taking first the biggest bite; rushing to the foolish door, hoping there he'll gather more; there he stands, there he waits again, dreaming of a meal well-earned. [Guitar only] [Verse] Four steps back is where I stand, walking through this weary land; beside a god I never praise, never bowing to his ways; from the grandstand life rolls by, underneath a painted sky; then I finally understand... life's a stage for every man. [Chorus] Here I am, here I am, it's me, saying yes... but not agreeing; playing out the part I'm given, walking through this human rhythm; with the clever one beside, with the rogue and greedy guide, acting on a stage that's made just for three... not four on stage. [End] [End]
