General info
On a scale of I - V this arrangement is level II: easy
Voices: SMATB
Performed by Jonathan Larson
Arranged by Stefan Flügel
VocalTracks: VocalTracks (sung learning tracks) are not available
All practice mp3 files are supplied with every arrangement
After payment is received, PDF and MP3 files will be sent to your e-mail address at once !
What do I receive after my purchase?
PDF: SMATB vocals
MP3: Practice MP3's of all separate voices (MIDI sounds, not vocal)
VocalTracks: VocalTracks (sung learning tracks) are not available
All material is put together with the utmost care and is ready for use
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Lyrics
Verse 1
Why do we play with fire?
Why do we run our finger through the flame?
Why do we leave our hand on the stove
Although we know we're in for some pain?
Verse 2
Oh, why do we refuse to hang a light
When the streets are dangerous?
Why does it take an accident
Before the truth gets through to us?
Chorus 1
Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words
Verse 3
Why should we try to be our best
When we can just get by and still gain?
Why do we nod our heads?
Although we know
The boss is wrong as rain?
Verse 4
Why should we blaze a trail
When the well-worn path seems safe and so inviting?
How as we travel, can we see the dismay
And keep from fighting?
Chorus 2
Cages or wings? (Cages or wings?)
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words
Louder than, louder than
Bridge
What does it take
To wake up a generation?
How can you make someone take off and fly?
If we don't wake up
And shake up the nation
We'll eat the dust of the world
Wondering why (why)
Why
Verse 5
Why do we stay with lovers
Who we know, down deep
Just aren't right?
Why would we rather
Put ourselves through hell
Than sleep alone at night?
Verse 6
Why do we follow leaders who never lead?
Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution?
If we're so free, tell me why?
Someone tell me why so many people bleed?
Chorus 3
Cages or wings? (Cages or wings?)
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than
(Louder than, louder than)
(Louder than, louder than)
Chorus 4
Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds (ah)
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder
Louder than, louder than (ah)
They speak louder
Louder than, louder than words
Actions speak louder than
Louder Than Words
Jonathan Larson
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General info
On a scale of I - V this arrangement is level II: easy
Voices: SMATB
Performed by Jonathan Larson
Arranged by Stefan Flügel
VocalTracks: VocalTracks (sung learning tracks) are not available
All practice mp3 files are supplied with every arrangement
After payment is received, PDF and MP3 files will be sent to your e-mail address at once !
What do I receive after my purchase?
PDF: SMATB vocals
MP3: Practice MP3's of all separate voices (MIDI sounds, not vocal)
VocalTracks: VocalTracks (sung learning tracks) are not available
All material is put together with the utmost care and is ready for use
Rates & Royalties
With a purchase you provide our team with income (including arrangers). We are obliged to pay a part of the amount as royalties to the artist. Be honest with the choice of your group size.All prices incl. VAT apply to the standard PDF + MP3 package. The total price is based on the maximum group size.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Why do we play with fire?
Why do we run our finger through the flame?
Why do we leave our hand on the stove
Although we know we're in for some pain?
Verse 2
Oh, why do we refuse to hang a light
When the streets are dangerous?
Why does it take an accident
Before the truth gets through to us?
Chorus 1
Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words
Verse 3
Why should we try to be our best
When we can just get by and still gain?
Why do we nod our heads?
Although we know
The boss is wrong as rain?
Verse 4
Why should we blaze a trail
When the well-worn path seems safe and so inviting?
How as we travel, can we see the dismay
And keep from fighting?
Chorus 2
Cages or wings? (Cages or wings?)
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words
Louder than, louder than
Bridge
What does it take
To wake up a generation?
How can you make someone take off and fly?
If we don't wake up
And shake up the nation
We'll eat the dust of the world
Wondering why (why)
Why
Verse 5
Why do we stay with lovers
Who we know, down deep
Just aren't right?
Why would we rather
Put ourselves through hell
Than sleep alone at night?
Verse 6
Why do we follow leaders who never lead?
Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution?
If we're so free, tell me why?
Someone tell me why so many people bleed?
Chorus 3
Cages or wings? (Cages or wings?)
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than
(Louder than, louder than)
(Louder than, louder than)
Chorus 4
Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds (ah)
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder
Louder than, louder than (ah)
They speak louder
Louder than, louder than words
Actions speak louder than
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