Standard (EADGBE)

Intro

Verse

I look around and I see nothing but the dead.

 Thought they were angels but there's nothing above their heads.

The real world came crashing through the door,

 who'd knew we'd become the children of war.

Pre-chorus

 Thrown into a holding cell

 a waiting room for heaven or hell.

 We tried to make mice out of men.

 We only strengthened the ones we sought to contend.

Chorus

 Ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools.

 We blindly follow all the rules on the ship of fools.

 All aboard the ship of fools.

 If we're always compassionate,

 how are we supposed to turn a profit?

Verse

Poisoned words spew from poisoned tongues.

 We have the answer but have to convert the young.

Dying is the best way to make a living.

 Works for us don't think of it as giving in.

Pre-chorus

 Well ready, set, here's the fun.

 Punch the clock and grab yourself a gun.

 This will be our finest hour

 as we stumble around drunk with power.

Chorus

 Ship of fools, all aboard the ship of fools.

 We blindly follow all the rules on the ship of fools.

 All aboard the ship of fools.

 In the depths of the deep blue sea,

 you're going over the side if I find you disagree.

Instrumental part

Repeat Chorus 2x

 End On