[Verse 1]
I'm red, I'm black, I'm city born
Mau Mau scarecrow, far from home
I'm faceless, nameless, right or wrong
I'm fearless, hopeless, sing my song

[Pre-Chorus]
Out go the lights
It begins tonight

[Verse 2]
On stage with borrowed angel's sword
And a crossword puzzle of stolen chords
I'm alive but those I love are gone
Let's move tonight and take the throne

[Pre-Chorus]
Out go the lights
It begins tonight

[Chorus]
Oh Lord, it begins tonight
Oh Lord, oh Lord, it begins tonight
Oh Lord, oh Lord, it begins tonight
Cell door clicks open, I come alive
Oh Lord, it begins tonight
[Verse 3]
I followed the rules
What did that bring?
Looked just where you told me
I never found a thing

Yeah, I see all the jewels
Gold and diamonds glistenin'
I see your mouth movin'
But man I ain't listenin'

Sun and moon and stone and mud
A bottle of whiskey and a pint of blood
I'll burn my way to the sea
Till all are dead or all are free

[Pre-Chorus]
Out go the lights
It begins tonight

[Chorus]
Oh Lord, it begins tonight
Oh Lord, oh Lord, it begins tonight
Oh Lord, oh Lord, it begins tonight
Cell door clicks open, I come alive
Oh Lord, it begins tonight
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