Six String Orchestra

The very day I purchased it
 I christened my guitar
 As my monophonic symphony
 Six string orchestra
 In my room I'd practice late
 They'd leave me alone
 My mother said, "You're nothing yet
 To make the folks write home"
 I'd play at all the talent nights
 I'd finish, they'd applaud
 Some called it muffled laughter
 I just figured they were odd
 So I went up for an encore
 But they screamed they'd had enough
 Or maybe I just need a group
 To help me do my stuff
 And so I'd dream a bass will join me
 And fill the bottom in
 And maybe now some lead guitar
 So it would not sound so thin
 I need some drums to set the beat
 And help me keep in time
 And way back in the distance
 Some strings would sound so fine
 And we would play together
 Like fine musicians should
 And it would sound like music
 And the music would sound good
 But in real life I'm stuck with
 That same old formula
 Me and my monophonic symphony
 Six string orchestra
 Oh, I write love songs for my favorite girl
 And sing them soft and slow
 But before I get to finish
 She says she has to go
 She's nice and says "Excuse me
 I've got to find a bar
 I think I need refreshment
 For I hear you play guitar"
 Oh I sent a demo tape I made
 To the record companies
 Two came back address unknown
 One came back C.O.D
 Of course I got form letters
 All saying pleasant things
 Like suggesting I should find a trade
 Where I would not have to sing
 And so I'd dream a bass will join me
 And fill the bottom in
 And maybe now some lead guitar
 So it would not sound so thin
 I need some drums to set the beat
 And help me keep in time
 And way back in the distance
 Some strings would sound so fine
 And we would play together
 Like fine musicians should
 And it would sound like music
 And the music would sound good
 But in real life I'm stuck with
 That same old formula
 Me and my monophonic symphony
 Six string orchestra
 I've been taking guitar lessons
 But my teacher just took leave
 It was something about a break down
 Or needing a reprieve
 I know I found my future
 So I will persevere
 And hold onto my dream of
 Making music to their ears
 And so I'd dream a bass will join me
 And fill the bottom in
 And maybe now some lead guitar
 So it would not sound so thin
 I need some drums to set the beat
 And help me keep in time
 And way back in the distance
 Some strings would sound so fine
 And we would play together
 Like fine musicians should
 And it would sound like music
 And the music would sound good
 But in real life I'm stuck with
 That same old formula
 Me and my monophonic symphony
 Six string orchestra
 Oh finger tip
 Oh some day, I'm gonna be a star