Only Acting - Radio Edit

When I step onto the stage, see the curtain raise
 I'm apparent, I've got someone to play
 All the crowd, they're in the seats
 Looking straight at me for an answer
 They just get what they see
 They applaud and the usher's locking the door 'til the matinee
 
 So I get to know the cast, though it doesn't last
 I'm a pro, but I won't take it too far
 Now I know I shouldn't get comfy on the set
 Every time it all comes down when we end
 That's the truth that the stage school doesn't teach you
 But it's good to know
 It takes much more than just learning the script
 You see, you gotta take the part and believe it
 Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot
 But I will always give what I got
 I thought I was only acting
 But I felt exactly like it was all for real
 I sure didn't know it hurt so bad
 That no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside
 What you gotta hide
 Where to put your pride
 When to realize you've had your time
 Find another role
 Carry on the show
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 You should be able to feel a performance
 With your whole body and soul
 Now I'm going to teach you everything
 And you, and you, and you, and you
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 Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot
 But I will always give what I got
 I thought I was only acting
 But I felt exactly like it was all for real
 I sure didn't know it hurt so bad
 That no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside
 What you gotta hide
 Where to put your pride
 When to realize you've had your time
 Find another role
 Carry on the show
 I thought I was only acting
 But I felt exactly like it was all for real
 I sure didn't know it hurt so bad
 That no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside
 What you gotta hide
 Where to put your pride
 When to realize you've had your time
 Find another role
 Carry on the show