I'm A Star - Joe South

Woo-oo

If I make one mistake, you’ll hear it on the news

Well, I’m only human and God knows I really paid my dues

Just bein' the human race

And to run this frantic pace

Requires enough amphetamine to blow a fuse

Whoa, whoa

My life is public property, it’s not my own

There are people on my back who won’t leave me alone

And the reason that I go on livin'

Is just a chance to go on givin'

And smile when there’s no reason because I’m well known

'Cause I’m a star, a star

Burnin' up the highway, drivin' a fancy car

I’m a star

Said I’m a star, a star

And I’ve played every club, every roadhouse, every bar

I’m a star, whoa

And if I’m ashamed or proud

It depends upon the crowd

No matter who they are

'Cause I’m a star

Well, it makes no difference where I go to hide away

You know somebody whispers «He recorded Games People Play»

Then they walk right up to me

Just as bold as they can be

Then, I’m on stage again, I must watch what I say

Ah, now, everybody thinks that I don’t have a care

'Cause they don’t know the pressure that I have to bear, ha

So, I party all night long

While I listen to everybody’s song

And say «They're great» 'cause that’s the thing they wanna hear

'Cause I’m a star, a star

Racin' through the gate with my suitcase and guitar

I’m a star

Said I’m a star, a star

My life depends on who my real friends are

I’m a star

Yeah, when I’m up I can play the clown

But if you catch me when I’m down

I’d gladly give up bein' what I am

For what you are