Six numbers, one more to dial
Before I'm before you
I tried to call
Been busy all night
Gave up waiting at daylight

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Excuse Mrs. Busy Body
Could you pencil me in
When you can
Though we both know that the worst part about it
Is that I would be free when you wanted me (if you wanted me)

Oh oh oh
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
One of the few
To stand back and wait for you

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I fell in love with a dream that I built of you
Playing the part of the Queen
I'm taking my own advice
I'm giving up tonight
Good luck to you and the king

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