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Artist: Dan Potthast
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Riot
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Riot
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Why did you show up dressed for a riot?
Why did you show up dressed for a riot?
This town is peaceful, and these streets are quiet,
Why did you dress for a riot?
Oh...
I see your boots and your baton,
In sometime I know you will probably be gone,
I see your helmet and I your frown,
This party cant be held down.
Why did you show up dressed for a riot?
Why did you show up dressed for a riot?
This town is peaceful, and these streets are quiet,
Why did you dress for a riot?
Oh...
Why did you show up dressed for a riot,
Why did you show up dressed for a riot,
This town is peaceful, and these streets are quiet,
Why did you dress for a riot?
Oh...
Why did you dress for a riot?
Oh...
Why did you dress for a riot?
Why did you dress for a riot?
Why did you dress for a riot, a riot?
Why did you dress for a riot?
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