Intro
Bm A |2x
G A Bm
An all white jury hides the executioners face
G A Bm
See how we are, me and you?
G A Bm
Everyone here needs to know their place
G A Em A
Let's keep this blackbird hidden in the flue
Chorus
Bm A G
Oh oh oh Jena
Bm A G
Oh oh oh Jena
Bm A G
Oh oh oh Jena
A Bm
Take your nooses down
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So what becomes of boys that cannot think straight
Particularly those with paper bag skin
Yes sir no sir we'll wipe that smile right off your face
We’ve got our rules here and you must fit in
Chorus
Solo
G A Bm |3x
Bm A Em
Some day, some way sanity will prevail
But who knows when that day will come
A shot in the dark, well just might find its way
To the hearts of those that hold the keys to kingdom come
Bm A G
Oh oh oh Jena
Bm A G
Oh oh oh Jena
Bm A G
Oh oh oh Jena
A Bm
Take your nooses down
G A Bm
Oh oh oh Jena
G A Bm
Oh oh oh Jena
G A Bm
Oh oh oh Jena
G A Bm
Take your nooses down
G A Bm
Take those nooses off now.