A Smile for a Frown

Go to bed at twelve, I told ya

Gig's at ten, so party's over

Tuck your shirt and hope you're sober

We bow our heads and try our best

We'll never let you down

Just don't change smiling for a frown

(Three seconds)

Be politically correct

I know we're playing for a sect

I know your income's not too much, but

(Hey guys, what did you expect?)

We're sloppy, lazy, careless dopes

But deep down in your heart, we're not

So please do not change smiling for a frown

'Cause in our family

There's just no room for greed

And somehow, we just know that

You won't change smiling for a frown

(Alright, guys)

(Back then)

Talk allergies, no excuse

Our veggie menus include goose

Even if the venue's empty

Keep on smiling, please seem friendly

We'll make ends meet, of course

Please don't change smiling for a frown

When you're sixty, you'll thank me

That your pensions aren't so tiny

And today's just an exception

For God's sake, stop asking questions

And wake up at an early time

Even if Sunday also by, then I

Won't change my smiling for a frown

(No, you won't)

'Cause in our family

There's just no room for greed

And somehow, we just know that

You won't change smiling for a frown

I'll give you some more guitar

Bring on the bass

Bring it on, Ed, bring it on!

Ow!

Everybody sing to the chorus, come on!

'Cause in our family

There's just no room for greed

And somehow, we just know that

You won't change smiling for a frown

Agnes, come on