v1:
Before we all get started
There are some things that we should know
You never feel quite like you're ready
Before you start the show

v2:
You might act like you're not worried
You can feel like you're prepared
It could be better than expected it could be worse than you feared

ch:
This is just the sound check
Welcome to the dress rehearsal
Wake up to a new day
Open to a role reversal
Welcome to the sound check
Welcome to the dress rehearsal

v3:
If they could make up their minds
Before they see your face
Do you think things would be different
By the end of the day

v4:
I know you'd like a proper trial
It would only seem fair
It may or may not happen
But you should be aware that...

ch:
This is just the sound check
Welcome to the dress rehearsal
Wake up to a new day
Open to a role reversal
Welcome to the sound check
Welcome to the dress rehearsal

br:
You turned a beautiful thing into a boxing ring
You turned a heart of gold into a horror show

v1:
Before we all get started
There are some things that we should know

ch:
This is just the sound check
Welcome to the dress rehearsal
Wake up to a new day
Open to a role reversal
Welcome to the sound check
Welcome to the dress rehearsal