World of Novelty

(c) 2006 Ami Worthen

In this world of novelty,
The lights, the stage, the majesty
You’ve got what it takes to be
The best the world has ever seen

All those years you worked were hard
The nights you slept in railroad cars
Empty theaters, empty bars
You knew someday you’d be a star

Now the moment is near
You have arrived, there is no fear
Steppin’ out to win their cheers
Your heart it pounds, you’re finally hear

Grab your top hat and your cane
There’s no reason to refrain
One deep breath, you’re on the stage
You dance, you sing you are the rage

As the curtain is going down
The crowd it yells for one more bow
Then you know you’ve got it now
You’re better than God should allow