I wish I could just say
Enough bout Michael Balzary
He became better known as Flea
Joined Chili Peppers in '83
When he plays bass it sounds alright
Plays in any key;
He makes mistakes but he tries

Help Flea
Figure out the difference
Between good and bad
Lame and rad
Bass and treble
Where they belong and
Help Flea
Choose good composition
Know which note to play
What words to say
And trust in his proficiency

It's like he's got the strings crossed
With his new electric bass
So loud it drowns out Anthony
But all the better to hear Flea
He's got so much sheet music here
But nothing he can really dig
He used to shave his head
But is his blonde hair real or just a wig?

Help Flea
Figure out the difference
Between good and bad
Lame and rad
Bass and treble
Where they belong and
Help Flea
Choose good composition
Know which note to play
What words to say
And trust in his proficiency

Bassists know you
And your technique
They need you
Cause your every riff is really neat
You love Flea
He's got no 'tude
He's no angel
Just an ordinary dude

Help Flea figure out
Why he's stuck playing bass
Trying to understand
Why he can't
Be a real head case
And get attention
He's a great bard
But Anthony gets the good marks
Can you help him sort out
All these notes and chords
He's a rock and roll star
Needs more attention
But he's obscure
And it's unsure
Why
Why he's unknown

Help Flea
Figure out the difference
Between good and bad
Lame and rad
Bass and treble
Where they belong and
Help Flea
Choose good composition
Know which note to play
What words to say
And trust in his proficiency

Help Flea figure out
Why he's stuck playing bass
Trying to understand
Why he can't
Be a real head case
And get attention
He's a great bard
But Anthony gets the good marks
Can you help him sort out
All these notes and chords
He's a rock and roll star
Needs more attention
But he's obscure
And it's unsure
Why
Why he's unknown