Balancing Act

E This is what happens when people meddle in my affairs A and they think I’m not looking at them E but I am E A It’s a balancing act, and I can’t balance, and I can’t act too well, apparently E apparently E How should I act in a crowd A should I voice my feelings E A For acquaintances A E A should I feel lucky to be part of the wheeling and dealing E A no matter what is said E no matter E E Shake hands and smile and hope for the best E A as they size you up and see if you van pass their test E pass their test E It’s a social science It’s crowd control E to get real good at it E A you have to learn to pretend A E Again and again E How should I act in a crowd A should I voice my feelings E A For acquaintances A E A should I feel lucky to be part of the wheeling and dealing E A no matter what is said B A G# A Do I have to throw trust out the window B A G# E I always hoped that you’d be right below me B with your arms outstretched E A you might catch me accidentally A E E It matters E it matters E A it matters to me