Six String Orchestra Lyrics - Harry Chapin

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 

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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 

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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