harry chapin
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