Steve Jones - The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle lyrics

[Verse 1] People said we couldn't play They called us foul-mouthed yobs But the only notes that really count Are the ones that come in wads They all drowned when the air turned blue Cause we didn't give a toss Filthy lucre, isn't nothing new But we all get cash from the chaos [Chorus] The time is right to do it now The greatest rock and roll swindle The time is right to do it now [Verse 2] E.M.I. said you are out of hand And they gave us the boot But they couldn't sack us, just like that Without giving us the loot Thank you kindly A & M They said we were out of bounds But that isn't bad for two weeks work And 75,000 pounds [Chorus] [x2] [Verse 3] I just want to play with my band Are you good enough for me Hiya boys I'm the chosen one Can't you f**ing see I'm a jealous god and I want everything And I love you with a knife I'll take you, if you're ready for me And I'll give you my life [Chorus] [Outro] The time is right for Nickey's Special The greatest rock and roll star The time is right for me now I k** Elvis Presley died in 1959 Chuck Berry you're a big ugly f**er Ian Dury co*kney Fraud Mick Jagger white n***a Bob Dylan got a parking ticket stuck to his arsehole David Bowie you are a bloody c*nt Malcolm Mc Rod Stewart‘s got a luggage label tied to his tonsils Elton John hair transplant Sid Vicious Rock and Roll Cliché Paul Cook bare bones Johnny Rotten-ah his days are even numbered Rock and roll swindle Swindle It's a swindle!