I don't want my picture in the paper,
I just want a minute of your time
At a point, appreciate an answer
Any token would suit me fine

I won't ask a question you can't answer,
Like do you remember All Shook Down?
At one time, it was your favorite record,
Now it's broken, not around
Baby I broke it, broke me down

Strain of the show
Takes its toll
But you don't want to know

Maybe I don't know what I'm asking,
This is not the place or time to speak
It's possible the piano may be drinking,
But it's not me, couldn't be,
I'm sincere as I can be

Strain of the show
Takes its toll
But you don't want to know

Strain of the show
Takes it's toll
You don't want to know