Class of Never
Pageant of the Damned
Verse 1
Number nine, step forward Turn around slowly Judges would like to see your teeth Judges would like to see you cry a little, but prettily
Chorus
Smile, smile, smile like you mean it Smile till the blood goes to your face Pageant of the damned, pageant of the damned Everybody gets a ribbon, everybody gets a place
Verse 2
Talent portion: I do what I’m told Interview portion: I say what I’m told Evening gown portion: it was my mother’s and it still has her shape in it
Chorus
Smile, smile, smile like you mean it Smile till the blood goes to your face Pageant of the damned, pageant of the damned Everybody gets a ribbon, everybody gets a place
Bridge
Scores are in Nine, nine, nine, and a ten for the hands They like the hands I keep them clasped I keep them clasped
Final Chorus
Smile, smile, smile like you mean it Smile till it splits at the corners Pageant of the damned, pageant of the damned Everybody gets a ribbon Everybody gets a place