Everybody always ask me How i got to play so fine And friends, i'm gonna tell ya It really did take some time Yes, after years and years of practice And a case of real bad knees While the other guys were out playin' with the football I was home bangin' on the keys And it got me (*) right where i am This is me Playing the piano I hope ya like what i do It's for you And i'll try and sing right too I guess i'm really very lucky That i've got this thing to play 'cause it can really make me feel good Even when it's cloudy and grey Yes, after years and years of practice And awful allergies that made me sneeze And now the other guys are out playin' with their girlfriends And i was still bangin' on the keys And it got me Repeat (*)