Well I finally sang my songs tonight
yes, I got up and tried a few
And I even played on kazoo
with Rick and Mari
Yes, I got up on the stage, alright
and the crowd gave me a hand
Did not sing as well as planned - but still I had fun

I was nervous, I was shaking
but at least I wasn't faking
'Cause I finally went and sang
down at the 'Gardens

Rick and Mari played behind me
and they helped me with my tunes
so my songs did not get ruined
by my bad singing
They saved me, yes, they saved my rear
Yes, they really helped to ease my fears
I was grateful they were there - kept me from stinking

Mouth was dry and knees were shaking
but still there was no mistaking
that the crowd enjoyed my songs
there at the 'Gardens

I sang badly; blew some phrases
but the crowd had smiling faces
had a ball doing my songs
there at the 'Gardens

When I finished up my numbers
the response was really great
all my gaffes did not detract, I felt elation
And 'though I did not really sing well I still was satisfied
I had gotten up and tried; that was the main thing
They were laughing and I could tell
that my stuff went over real well
had a blast doing my songs
down at the 'Gaaarrrddd-ens"