The Real Thing

[Verse 1] Why do you grow that way Leaning out from under all the other trees? Trying to find a window to the sunlight Are you hoping that he sees? Are you hoping that he sees? It's funny like the way we are as people Always want to catch the eye of a star Just to get a nod and a smile They’ll say "You're gonna go so far" [Chorus] You're the real thing You’re the real thing You're the real thing [Verse 2] Marianna grew up in the movies In the magic of a moving-picture show Always she was the entertainer She made a dark room glow Especially she danced for her daddy How she loved to see the twinkle in his eye Take his mind off of the money A bright light in a dark old time [Chorus] You're the real thing You're the real thing You're the real thing