the cheapest key

a is for all the times i bit my tongue

b is for bullshit and you fed me some

c is for charity and now you're mine

d is for dollars but you're counting dimes

e is the exit sign backstage at shows

f is my favourite letter

as you know

g is for god loves a patient man

who spends his days living in ego-land

you always write it in the cheapest key

you always blame it on the cheapest key

you always play me in the cheapest key

they say the start's always the hardest part

but like you know

baby

i'm all warmed up

sometimes i want to shout your name out loud

and let them in on what you're all about

you always write it in the cheapest key

you always blame it on the cheapest key

you always play me in the cheapest key

don't write me off

here comes my softer side

and there it goes

'cause i've been on the road too long to sympathize

with what you think you're owed

you always write it in the cheapest key

you always blame it on the cheapest key

you always play me in the cheapest key