IT'S A RAT RACE

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Song Title
IT'S A RAT RACE
Writers
Frow
Publisher
HOLLIS MUSIC, INC. (BMI)
Co-Publisher
TRO Affiliate
% Publisher Controls
100%
Territory Controlled
US AND CANADA
Themes/Keywords
1960's, Animal, Cheat, Date, Fool, Grave, Independent, Race, Rat, Smart, Soul, Strong, Trust
Lyrics
CHORUS 1
It’s a rat race, (2)
And your soul you’ll never save.
It’s a rat race, (2)
From the cradle to the grave.

If you go out with a woman,
And your overtures all fail,
You can bet your life some other guy’s
Just scented out your trail.

CHORUS 1

Only the fools
Stick to the rules,
Only a dupe’ll have scruples,
If you want a prize,
Better get wise,
Find a weasel who’s taking in pupils.

CHORUS 2
It’s a rat race, (2)
One glance backward and you’re dead,
It’s a rat race, (2)
Use your teeth and keep your head.

Keep your knuckle dusters handy,
Case the going gets too rough,
And remember that a live rat
Is more difficult to stuff.

CHORUS 1
Last time substitute:
One long rat race

Just hitch up your tail,
Cling to the rail,
Make every vulture a pet one,
If you want it said,
You got ahead,
Grab a chopper, pal,
And go out and get one.

CHORUS 3
It’s a rat race, (2)
And it’s each man for himself,
It’s a rat race,
One long rat race,
We’re not living for our health.

From the moment that you’re born, my friend,’
You might suspect the worst,
It’s not without significance,
That they sling you in head first.

CHORUS 1
Last time substitute:
One long rat race

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