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lyrics

CHORUS
I’m not in it for the money, I’m not in it for the fame
I don’t care for the awards or for applause or for acclaim
I don’t do this for the memories of the women that I’ve lain with
I do it for the simple joy of sitting here and playing

I’m not saying that to make a decent living isn’t nice
So I’m grateful to the folks like you prepared to pay the price
Cause’ it takes cash to keep a mansion and the pink champagne on ice
But it’s not the reason why I do the things I do

REPEAT CHORUS

No, I don’t seek recognition for the music that I make
I am not in competition but to come out top feels great
All the Grammys and the Oscars are just icing on the cake
But they’re not the reason why I do the things I do

REPEAT CHORUS

I don’t pretend there’s no advantages with my name up there in lights
It opens up a world of pretty girls, so what’s there not to like
And though the road gets kinda lonely I don’t sleep alone at nights
But it’s not the reason why I do the things I do

REPEAT CHORUS

© 2010 Robin Tymm
18th April 2010

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from Half Empty, released July 14, 2010
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