[Intro] | Am /  /  / | /  /  D  / |  x4  (same pattern repeated) [Verse] You can fill up a room with idle conversation   You can stir up a whole darn nation with your mouth But before you start to show your indignation about a situation You ought to take it all in and check it all out      You can create a boom with catchy information    You can shake up a lot of people if you shout    But before you begin to grin about the success of your creation You ought to take it all in and check it all out           You can make out a plan with aimless dedication          You can hang up a million slogans in you house            But before you put it into operation before you man your station Now you ought to take it all in and check it all out           [Outro] You ought to take it all in and check it all out Find out what it’s all about uh-huh You ought to take it all in and check it all out          You ought to take it all in and check it all out Find out what it’s all about uh-huh You ought to take it all in and check it all out          You ought to take it all in and check it all out Find out what it’s all about...  (fade out)