A Sermon Lyrics - Sting

When you reach number ten 

And think the struggle ends 

But it ain't the end 

It's only a trend 

You have to unbend 

'Cause it's only a trend 

Don't lose all your friends 

Don't make heroes end 

When you reach number eight it ain't no pearly gate 

'Cause it won't satiate your growing appetite 

You can ply your trade and push your crusade 

Emancipate or indoctrinate, but the 

Traps are all laid for and honest crusade 

Your old values will fade as you struggle to make the grade 

As you struggle to make the grade 

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(As you struggle to make the grade) 

(You needn't bother) 

When you hit number four you're almost through the door 

But there's a whole lot more you just can't ignore 

The telephone's sure, you know the score 

But don't let this uproar dissipate your encore 

It's written in the news how you paid your dues 

But you've no excuse for the people you abuse 

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When you reach number one you can beat your drum 

You can sack your roadies in Birmingham 

When your record is platinum, you can stick it to the bath, 

To the wall like you've always planned 

It's written in the news how you paid your dues 

But you've no excuse for the people you abuse