The Sidestep Shuffle (2001)

It’s the (D) sidestep shuffle
where (E7) nothing’s what it seems
ap (A7) ply the rules, ignore the rules
Whatever is expedient; they’re very useful tools
And if the (D) facts give you trouble
just (E7) grease the old machine;
Ma (A7) neuver and evade [variation: committee them to death]
Stick them on the shelf
Add your own delusions, you can even fool your (D) self

(A7) You wash my back, I’ll wash yours
(F#7) That can open many doors
We’ll (G7) have a meeting to decide
But (A7) you and I will know the way that it will go
We’ll get it in the minutes even though it’s just a show>>>

If something true is said to you
that you can’t bear, here’s what you do:
Accuse that rival of being mean
Don’t face the truth. Act your part.
You can play the victim though there’s murder in your heart>>>