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Verse 1

C Em
In this film there's no director
C Dm
Just a lot of method actors
C Em Am Dm
And no one knows when they'll say "It's a wrap"
C Em
You just gotta wonder why they don't get bored
C Dm
there's no reward, there's no award
C Em F G C
And no one knows who's gonna pay the tab

Chorus

C Em
You play the leading role
F G
The first person on the set
C Em
You are in control
F G
And don't you ever let
C Dm
anyone say it's just a scene you stole
C Em
A movie sure brings on regret
F G
But don't you ever forget
F Em C
That you play the leading role

Verse 2

In this theater there is no script
Just a cradle and a crypt
Can't you hear the ringing of the bells?
It may not be the finest of arts
But it can still touch a lot of hearts
And you might give the most important parts to someone else

Chorus

You play the leading role
The first person on the set
You are in control
And don't you ever let
anyone say it's just a scene you stole
A play sure brings on regret
But don't you ever forget
That you play the leading role

Bridge

Dm C

You play that role with precision
Dm F
You take your best and give it
Dm C
On some private mission
Dm G
if you mess it up, you won't forgive it
Dm C
Imagination, your unit is
Dm F
of thoughts and memories, so bright and vivid
Dm C
Life is full of opportunities
Dm F G
And all you gotta do is live it

Chorus

You play the leading role
The first person on the set
You are in control
And don't you ever let
anyone say it's just a scene you stole
Life sure brings on regret
But don't you ever forget
That you play the leading role

You play the leading role