[Verse 1]
They won't play my music so i'm never comin' back
I made too many boasts along the way
And its a cold, long lonely day
[Verse 2]
Let me share your fire and I'll sing a song for you
Funny, 'cause I called it "Happy Song"
And if you won't, I'll move on
[Chorus]
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
He's pumping gas at night just to survive
And all he asks of you to sing his songs
And put his name in lights where it belongs
[Verse 3]
I used to have a family
A wife and three small kids
I couldn't give them anything they need
I guess I'm a long way from being a man
[Verse 4]
Hey there Mr. Gershwin
Gone at thirty eight
Gave so much, and yet so much to give
And I thank you for Rhapsody in Blue
And I must confess sometimes I think I'm you
[Chorus]
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
He's pumping gas at night just to survive
And all he asks of you to sing his songs
And put his name in lights where it belongs
[Verse 5]
They won't play my music so I'm never comin' back
I made too many boasts along the way
[Outro]
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
The songwriter can make you laugh or cry
