The Cheapest Key

A is for all the times I bit my tongue B is for bullshit and you fed me some C is for charity and now you're mine D is for dollars, but you're counting dimes E is the exit sign backstage at shows F is my favorite letter, as you know G is for God loves a patient man Who spends his days living in ego-land You always write it in the cheapest key You always blame it on the cheapest key You always play me in the cheapest key They say the start's always the hardest part But like, you know, baby, I'm all warmed up Sometimes I want to shout your name out loud And let 'em in on what you're all about You always write it in the cheapest key You always blame it on the cheapest key You always play me in the cheapest key Don't get me wrong Here comes my softer side And there it goes 'Cause I've been on the road Too long to sympathize With what you think you're owed You always write it in the cheapest key You always blame it on the cheapest key You always play me in the cheapest key The cheapest key The cheapest key