Verse 1: C C C C C When I step onto the stage, see the curtain raise C C C C C I'm apparent, I've got someone to play C C C All the crowd, they're in the seats C C C Looking straight at me for an answer C F F They just get what they see F F F F F C C They applaud and the usher's locking the door till the matinee Verse 2: C C C C C So I get to know the cast, though it doesn't last C C C C C I'm a pro but I won't take it too far C C C C C Now I know I shouldn't get comfy on the set C C C F F Every time it all comes down when we end F F F F F That's the truth that the stage school doesn't teach you F C C But it's good to know Pre-Chorus: F G C Am It takes much more than just learning the script F G Am Em You see, you gotta take the part and believe it F G C Am Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot F G Dm But I will always give what I got Chorus: C G Am Em I thought I was only acting but F C Dm G I felt exactly like it was all for real C G Am Em I sure didn't know it hurt so bad F C Dm G That no rehearsal could show you how to feel F C Inside, what you gotta hide Em Where to put your pride Am G When to realize you've had your F C Time, find another role G Carry on the show Bridge: C and B alternating on the bass You should be able to feel a performance with your whole body and soul Now I'm gonna teach you everything I've got! And you, and you, and you, and you! Solo: C G Am Em F C Dm G Pre-Chorus: F G C Am Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot F G Dm But I will always give what I got Chorus: C G Am Em I thought I was only acting but F C Dm G I felt exactly like it was all for real C G Am Em I sure didn't know it hurt so bad F C Dm G That no rehearsal could show you how to feel F C Inside, what you gotta hide Em Where to put your pride Am G When to realize you've had your F C Time, find another role G Carry on the show D A Bm Gbm I thought I was only acting but G D Em A I felt exactly like it was all for real D A Bm Gbm I sure didn't know it hurt so bad G D Em A That no rehearsal could show you how to feel G D Inside, what you gotta hide Gbm Where to put your pride Bm A When to realize you've had your G D Time, find another role A Carry on the show
