Verse 1:
GA/F#
Dull as dirt you can’t assert the kind of light that might persuade a
Bm/ABm
Strict dictator to retire fire the army teach the poor origami
GA
The truth is in the proof is when you hear your heart start askin’
D
What’s my motivation
G
And try as you may there isn’t a way to
A/F#Bm/A
Explain the kind of change that would make an eskimo renounce fur that
Bm
Would make a vegetarian barbecue hamster
GA
‘Less you can trace this about-face to a certain sign
Chorus:
DG
Shine make ‘em wonder what you’ve got
D/BmG
Make ‘em wish that they were not on the outside lookin’ bored
DG
Shine let it shine before all men
D/BmG
Let ‘em see good works and then let ‘em glorify the Lord
Verse 2:
GA/F#
Out of the shaker and onto the plate it isn’t karma it sure ain’t fate
Bm/A
That would make a deadhead sell his van that would make a
Bm
Schizophrenic turn in His crayons
GA
Oprah freaks and science seeks a rational that shall
D
Excuse this strange behavior
G
When you let it shine you will inspire the
A/F#Bm/A
Kind of entire turn around the would make a bouncer take ballet
Bm
(Even bouncers who aren’t.. happy)
G
But out of the glare with nowhere to turn
A
You ain’t gonna learn it on what’s my line
Repeat ChorusInterlude
(I’m gonna let it shine x4)
Shine, Shine,
Repeat Chorus
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