The Opener (Bonus Track) - Jonny Diaz

Ladies and gents, well I take no offense

No, I’m not who you’re here to see

And it won’t be long till the headliner’s on

And then you’ll be done with me

So don’t rack your brain, no you’ve not heard my name

Or a single song of mine

And if you need to go potty, well it’s out in the lobby

But I’d go now while there’s still time

'Cause I’m the opening act, don’t get much time

Maybe four tracks or five at best

So I play only songs that I hope make you long

To go out and buy the rest

And it is okay if I choose to be shameless

'Cause tonight I’m not getting paid

So as soon as I’m able I’ll be out by my table

Telling you about my MySpace

Well, I wish I could say with the truth on my face

That the reason I’m here tonight

Is 'cause they like my songs and they just can’t go wrong

Without the opening I provide

But the truth is I’m cheap, and I don’t take much space

Because it’s just me and my guitar

So when I get to the solo, well I’m up here alone

So I’ll just have to whistle that part

Yeah, I’m the opening act, don’t get much time

Maybe four tracks or five at best

So I play only songs that I hope make you long

To go out and buy the rest

And it is okay if I choose to be shameless

Did I mention I’m not getting paid?

So as soon as I’m able I’ll be out by my table

And if you buy a CD, well you’re enabling me

To put bread on my plate, take my wife on a date

Well, I better stop now before you tune me out

But don’t forget about my MySpace