Mary Black

Without the Fanfare

I know it's the same old song I'm singing

But this time these words are just for you

That's the only thing that's new

I know that I've sung about a million

Borrowed lines and phrases from a few

This one's till as good as new

Without the fanfare I love you

By day I move words around like flowers

I deliver by the afternoon

"cause the piper calls the tune

Today I made full use of the hours

I explored the smallest avenue

And that feeling still came through

Without the fanfare I love you

Sure I've lost my way sometimes

But I've had to pay

Sometimes I've gone completely overboard

Moved a million phrases round, tried to make them leave the ground

Still the only line that's soared

Bidding all the rest adieu

Sounding still as good as new

Without the fanfare I love you

Hello, do I still have your attention?

I forgot to mention thanks again from the captain and the crew

And so without the sweet perfume or roses

I hope you can still believe it's true

Stripped of all that much ado

Without the fanfare I love you