It's time to duel
It's time to duel
It's time to (now is the time)
Duel (now is the time)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
Hey, hey
1, 2, 3, 4
While you were bothering the ozone
I'm trying to get into the end zone
You won't be anything without the chips
Your lips are quiverin', the time has come
Time to duel
Now we get serious
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah
Hey, hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
Stalemate, and you don't even know that
I am notorious for finding weakness
In anyone too confident
I see the start of your descent (descent)
Time to duel
Now we get serious
Time to duel
Sights set on Pegasus
Time to duel
You must be delirious
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah...
(Now is the time)
Make your move (make your move)
Make your move, the time has come (make your move)
Make your move, the time has come (make your move)
(Are you invincible?)
Make your move
See, have I wounded you?
Have I wounded you?
Have I wounded you?
Have I wounded you?
(You're not invincible)
(You're not invincible)
Okay I'm ready
Yeah...
Hey, hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah (Are you invincible?)
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
Stalemate, and you don't even know that
I am notorious for finding weakness
In anyone too confident
I see the start of your descent
Time to duel
Now we get serious
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Time to duel
You must be delirious
Time to duel
You're not invincible
Yeah...
Hey, hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
Time to duel
Time to duel
You're not invincible
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Disappeared, outta here
It was time to pay my dues
Never guessed that you'd be dressed
In my clothes and in my shoes
You couldn't wait to move right in
If I were you, I'd be concerned
Ain't no way you're gonna win
I bet you didn't count on my return
Chorus:
Thought you were so tough
You had it all under control
Now enough is enough
I'm gonna take back what you stole
(Give it up, 'cause now I'm back)
On my own, all alone
But this ain't how the story ends
Now I see those close to me
They were just fair-weather friends
You suckered everyone in sight
With promises that fold the law
You may be top dog tonight
But the bigger they come, the harder they fall
Chorus
Corporate goon: For our plan to succeed, Kaiba must be taken out of the picture...permanently.
Kaiba: You'll never take me alive!
Pegasus: Seto Kaiba will bother us no more. (laughs)
Kaiba: I'm not gonna give up Kaiba Corporation without a real fight. It's takeover time...by me.
Phony Kaiba: I attack with the Blue Eyes White Dragon!
Chorus
Kaiba: We're going in.
Mokuba: Big brother! You're here, you're here!
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Your move!
It's time to duel and there's no backing down
The heart of the cards is where magic is found
We've played this game before
But never quite this way
It's like an all-out war
With monsters that obey
Yu-Gi-Oh
He's the king of games
Yu-Gi-Oh
King of games
Your move!
Nowhere to turn now, the traps have been set
They've got one last surprise, it ain't over yet
They've got the upper hand
But that won't last for long
It's time to take a stand
And show them that you're strong
Yu-Gi-Oh
He's the king of games
Yu-Gi-Oh
Hey...
Egyptian secrets are revived, ancient powers have survived
When wrong from right's not black and white
Friends will help to win the fight
Solve the puzzle's mystery, unlock a hero's destiny
Now alter-egos no one knows, side by side they fight their foes
Hey...
It's time to duel
These dual identities, they struggle for control
Two personalities inhabiting one soul
It's not a match you're in, it's much more like a brawl
The only way you'll win: you've got to risk it all
Your move!
It's time to duel and there's no backing down
The heart of the cards is where magic is found
We've played this game before
But never quite this way
It's like an all-out war
With monsters that obey
Yu-Gi-Oh
He's the king of games
Yu-Gi-Oh
Hey...
Yu-Gi-Oh
He's the king of games
Yu-Gi-Oh (Yu-Gi-Oh)
Yu-Gi-Oh
He's the king of games
Yu-Gi-Oh (King of games!)
Yu-Gi-Oh
He's the king of games
Yu-Gi-Oh
Your move!
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Kaiba: Virtual systems ready...
Gotta find a way just to play just a little game
Got a compulsion, wanna be a champion
Gotta feel the heart, gotta be smart, play the card
Gotta get inside of the mind of my counterpart (yeah)
That's the key, I'm a split personality
Duel sensation, that's my destiny
I've got duel madness (what?)
In my brain
Monster influence
In my veins
Gotta find a way inside this fantasy
Holographic dueling monster reality
Gotta find a way, gotta see my strategy
I'm Yu-Gi-Oh, I'm duel duality
Duel madness (what?)
In my brain
Summon the dragon Blue Eyes White
Send in the Swords of Revealing Light
spoken: Will Yugi control the power, or will the power control Yugi?
We got a card face down with your face up crowd
Face up, showdown, say the words out loud:
Duel madness!
(I've got) duel madness
In my brain
(I've got) monster influence
In my veins
Gotta think, be wise, realize the situation
Animate your cards, make a power combination
Zigga-pow, zigga-pow, zigga-zigga pow-pow (yeah)
Wanna duel, wanna duel, wanna wanna wanna duel
Zigga-pow, zigga-pow, zigga-zigga pow-pow
Wanna duel, wanna duel, wanna wanna wanna duel
(Zigga-pow, zigga-pow, zigga-zigga pow-pow)
Duel madness...
(Wanna duel, wanna duel, wanna wanna wanna duel)
In my brain...
(Zigga-pow, zigga-pow, zigga-zigga pow-pow)
Monster influence...
(Wanna duel, wanna duel, wanna wanna wanna duel)
In my veins...
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How'd it come to this after all we've been through
Two of a pair now on opposite sides
From the very start, with honor we've dueled
Watched each other's back and we've battled with pride
We are closer than brothers
Now we have to fight each other
And we'll trust our fate to the heart of the cards
Chorus:
No matter what
Let the game begin
No matter what
May the best man win
No matter what
We're in this together
No matter what
We'll be friends forever...
No matter what
It's been you and me, hanging out, playing games
Didn't ever think it would get this hard
Time's running out, and with so much at stake
Everything riding on the turn of a card
We'll show 'em what we're made of
As we fight for the ones we love
And we'll be friends to the very end
Chorus
Yeah...
I don't wanna give up, but I will never give in
Don't wanna duel with my very best friend
I could throw the whole match, let him win every play
But with so much at stake, I just can't walk away
Though I need a victory, you've always meant the world to me
And that's one thing that will never change
Chorus (2x)
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Not so fast; think you've won?
I'm here to say we're far from done
Just you wait, then you'll see
The game's not over, it's up to me
Chorus:
'Cause I am ahead of the game
And nothing will be the same
I create the games we play; every detail is my design
You have luck, you might have skill
But when you lose, you'll say that I have the will
Chorus
All my technology, all my smarts
My creativity will rip you apart (rip you apart)
My liquidity, giant balance sheet (?)
All my secrets, hey, I'll even cheat!
'Cause I am ahead of the game
(When we're standing face to face)
And nothing will be the same
(When I put you in your place)
'Cause I am ahead of the game
(Every detail on my mind)
And nothing will be the same
(You can lay it on the line)
'Cause I am ahead of the game
And nothing will be the same
(Oh, when I put you in your place)
'Cause I am ahead of the game
And nothing will be the same
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Téa: Everyone, put your hands together, and I'll mark us with a special sign.
Yugi, Joey, Tristan: Huh?
Joey: What gives, Téa?
Téa: It's a symbol of our friendship. So when Yugi's dueling, no matter how tough it gets, he'll know that he's not alone...
Female vocalist: Think of us and we'll be there
Male vocalist: In your heart forever
Both: Sometimes when you're unsure, sometimes when you're afraid
MV: At times it's hard to live with the choices you have made
FV: Turn around and we'll be there
MV: Always by your side
Both: When it's time to stand the test, I know you'll shine above the rest
When you try and find your way...
Both: We'll be there
FV: We'll be there
MV: We'll be there
FV: We'll be there
MV: Hold out your hand
Both: A promise to be true will make us always a part of you
Both: When it's time to stand the test, I know you'll shine above the rest
When you try and find your way...
Both: We'll be there
FV: We'll be there
MV: We'll be there
FV: We'll be there
Choral group: We'll stick together through thick and thin
That's the meaning of a real friend
And when it's time to stand the test
Friendship shines above the rest
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Welcome, all my honored guests
To the ultimate duel with the best of the best
At my invitation you've come to compete
For the honor of suffering the final defeat
Isn't it grand what I've managed to do
By kidnapping those closest to you
I've taken their souls to lay on the line
In a winner-take-all duel for all time
Bridge:
Let's play the game (play the game)
I'm sure you all know how
But watch yourselves, my foolish friends
You're all in my world now (all in my world now)
Chorus:
Face up, face down
Attack or defend
Face up, face down
This battle's to the end
Face up, face down
Stay on guard
Face up, face down
Play your strongest card
The final arena awaits us all
I built it myself, it's just down the hall
I wish this day hadn't come so fast
You see, I truly wanted your pain to last (laughs)
Chorus
All your cunning strategies, all the tricks you've tried
Look like merely child's play to my Millennium Eye
(laughter) Your turn, Yugi-boy
What's wrong now, you look so sad
Losing your soul doesn't feel that bad
Those you love have told me so
And soon, my friends, you too will know
Bridge and chorus
(Chorus to fade)
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Long ago in ancient times, the sacred game was played with both spirit and mind
Seven items hold the mystery: Puzzle, Eye, Necklace, Ring, Rod, Scale, and the Key
Who will make the final stand, make the move
The answer lies in your hand
And whether you win or lose
Hangs in the balance with the card you choose
Chorus:
(Trust) trust in the heart
(Don't let down your guard)
The heart of the cards
(No battle's too hard)
Remember to trust in the heart of the cards
Yu-Gi-Oh...Yu-Gi-Oh...
Time to duel
There's a presence deep within, search your soul, take control, you will win
Two forces intertwined, just keep the guidance of an open mind
There's a power that's all around
It descends from the friends who won't let you down
And when you come undone
They stand by your side 'till the duel is won
Chorus
Yu-Gi-Oh...Yu-Gi-Oh...
Time to duel
Chorus
Yu-Gi-Oh...Yu-Gi-Oh...
Time to duel
Yu-Gi-Oh...Yu-Gi-Oh... (repeat in background)
Long ago in ancient times, the sacred game was played with both spirit and mind
Seven items hold the mystery --
Just trust in the heart of the cards!
Yu-Gi-Oh... (echo fade)
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Yugi Motou, where are you
The Pharaoh's calling me
Solve the Puzzle, transformate into the duel king
And teach me (like Yami Yugi)
Summoning and defending (oh oh, let's go)
Face down, flip effect, fusion is the vital key
Exodia the Forbidden One
I-I-I-It's in my possession now the d-d-d-duel is done
Yo, Weevil, don't you understand?
It's not the man in the fight, it's the fight in the man
Now I'm the Master of the Duel, it's been my pleasure to beat you
(Oh oh, let's go)
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Into the world we go-oh-oh-oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
(oh oh, let's go)
Maximillion Pegasus, don't put that Eye on me
I will attack, defend, until the end
Oh I can taste sweet victory (like Yami Yugi)
Yo, Pegasus can you read my mind?
If you can tell me what you find
It's time to duel, my darling Valentine
The art of dueling now we'll redefine
The Dark Magician and the Pot of Greed
And Cannon Soldiers do your damage
It's the star chips that I need
Now the battle phase is over, and that card is overrated
(NOOOOO)
(Oh oh, let's go)
Now let's commence the transformation
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Into the world we go-oh-oh-oh-oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Oh, let's go
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Into the world we go-oh-oh-oh-oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome (Joey!) to the world of Yugioh
(Yugi Motou, where are you?)
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
(Maximillion Pegasus, don't put that Eye on me)
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
Ohhh, oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the world of Yugioh
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