Six numbers, one more to dial Before I'm before you I tried to call, been busy all night Gave up waiting at day light Excuse me Miss Busy Buddy Can you pencil me in? Though we both know that the worst part about it is I would be free if you wanted me When you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you make up your mind I am the one, who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side One of the many, or one of the few to stand back and wait for you Excuse me Miss Busy Buddy Can you pencil in? Though we both know that the worst part about it is I would be free when you wanted me if you wanted me if you wanted me if you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side Life as the man on the side I feel in love with the dream that I built of you Playing the part of the queen Taking my own advice Im giving up tonight Good luck to you and the queen Excuse me Miss Busy Buddy Could you pencil me in Though we both know that the worst part about it Is I would be free if you wanted me If you wanted me If you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man You know life as the man You know life as the man on the side