Gotta Know the Rules by Social Distortion

[Just Call me J]

I didn't write the song. I just copied it down as best I could while listening. Stuff in are lyrics I couldn't make out, or that I'm especially unsure of. If you know the real lyrics, send me a private note, and I'll correct them.

Social Distortion wrote and performed it. They get all the credit. Don't sue me!

Gotta Know the Rules
By Social Distortion

Spent my whole life, yeah, lookin' for somethin'
But what it was, I'm not really sure
I looked for happiness but only found sorrow
Then a real unlocked the door
yeah, yeah, yeah

So you think you've got it figured out
It don't come easy
Played just for fools
Some say life is a struggle now
Well, it's a game now, you just gotta know the rules

You gotta know all the rules.

Most people go through life thinkin'
'Take what you can, and leave the weak behind'
But never stop to think 'what now?'
Too afraid to learn what you might find
yeah, yeah, yeah

So you think you've got it figured out
It don't come easy
Played just for fools
Some say life is a struggle now
Well, it's a game now, you just gotta know the rules

You gotta know all the rules.

I spent my whole life, yeah, doin' things my way
Doing unto others

 

[Just Call me J]

Bumpity bumpity bump.

Jeremy