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Shady Lyrics by Eric Anderson

The Great Gatsby - A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

2024

[WOLFSHEIM]
Careful of the people
You decide to go deep with
There are those you get in bed with
And those that you sleep with
I'm okay with keeping secrets
I'm okay with being naughty
I approve of indiscretions
If you know how to hide a body
So go on
Be a bon vivant
Be as shady as you want
Life in the shadows can be fun
So long as the work gets done

Hey, here's a little tip, son
A little suggestion
If you don't wanna know the answer
Don't go asking the question
Save your own skin before you're in too deep
The less you know, the better you'll sleep
You can strike it rich and get off cheap

Everybody is a tiny bit shady
It's fine, it's no big deal
Everybody is a tiny bit shady
The world keeps turnin' if you grease the wheel
Promise you can have it all
Hangin' where the shadows fall
Keep your head down, son, keep stayin' in line
And everything's fine

We all need a distraction
We all need a hobby
We also need another exit
That doesn't go through the lobby
We enjoy a favorite cut of meat
But it's rarely ever all we eat
What comes on the side makes the meal complete

[WOLFSHEIM & ENSEMBLE]
Everybody is a tiny bit shady

[WOLFSHEIM]
It's fine, it's no big deal

[WOLFSHEIM & ENSEMBLE]
Everybody is a tiny bit shady

[WOLFSHEIM]
The world keeps turning if you grease the wheel
Promise you you've got it made (Ah)
Life is better in the shade (Ah, ah)
Keep your head down, son, keep stayin' in line (Ah-ah)
And everything's fine

Always have an alibi (Ah-ah-ah)
And never leave a trail
You can always find a guy (Ah-ah-ah)
To catch a tiger's tail (Ah)
Pick a game, pick the players

[ENSEMBLE]
Watch from the stands

[WOLFSHEIM]
And watch from the stands
Unless you're absolutely forced
To take matters into your own hands

[ENSEMBLE]
Woah-oh-oh-oh

[WOLFSHEIM & ENSEMBLE]
So you wanna be a little bit

[WOLFSHEIM]
Shady

[ENSEMBLE]
Shady

[WOLFSHEIM]
Salut, and c'est la vie

[WOLFSHEIM & ENSEMBLE]
So you wanna be a little bit

[WOLFSHEIM]
Shady

[ENSEMBLE]
Shady

[WOLFSHEIM]
But don't you go and throw your shade on me
I won't fly in the

[WOLFSHEIM & ENSEMBLE]
Bed I made

[WOLFSHEIM]
And watch my best plans

[WOLFSHEIM & ENSEMBLE]
Not get laid

[WOLFSHEIM]
Time to go tell Romeo to toe the line (Ah-ah-ah)
Then everything's

[ENSEMBLE]
Fine, fine
Fine, fine, fine

[WOLFSHEIM]
F-i-i-ine

[ENSEMBLE]
Oh
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Eric Anderson

Eric Anderson

About “Shady” by Eric Anderson

Read the complete lyrics to "Shady" by Eric Anderson from the album "The Great Gatsby - A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2024. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Shady" is credited to Eric Anderson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Shady" appears on "The Great Gatsby - A New Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)" in 2024.

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