Lyrics

Based On A False Story
VERSE
Did you hear about what he said? Did you hear about what he did?
I see the common thread; any more, I'll flip my lid
It's on almost all the channels; it's like a brilliant glow
From all their expert panels; not a thing they do not know

PRE-CHORUS
But as I heard their conclusions, I never heard the facts
On which what they say should every time be backed
So, good on me, I deduced the problem; and here it is

CHORUS
('Cause) (Yes) It's all based on a false story
They couldn't let the truth get in the way
Fake news; enemy territory
But I'm here to say there'll be a better day

VERSE
Once I knew the honest truth, I knew exactly what to do
Too bad I wasted my youth on a close-minded point of view
Now I think I'll become a reporter; get a job on the TV
Give none but ask no quarter; just tell the truth, don't you see

Repeat CHORUS/RIDE/BRIDGE
A complete journalism reset; that's what there needs to be

Repeat CHORUS (2x)/TAG
Yes, indeed, there's gonna be a much better day

Words & Music by Don Tomlinson
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