The End of the Line

[Verse 1]
Why, thanks, and I'm glad you enjoyed my act
It's not often performers stop by
Why, it's been such a long time since I was on top
I guess most of 'em thought that I'd died
And I probably wouldn't be working right now
This place isn't much, but it's mine
And I couldn't find help any cheaper than me
I call it the end of the line

[Verse 2]
But let's change the subject and talk about you
It seems your career's on the rise
And you say you'd like some advice what to do?
There's not much that's escaped these old lies
Now, the top of this business is the top of the world
You name it, young man, and it's yours
Good homes, fancy cars, fine clothes
Why, the works, good times and pretty women in furs

[Verse 3]
But there's more than the bright lights that glitter
'cause you won't make that long climb with these
But if you think the road up is a hard one
Boy, the way to the bottom is greased
'cause there'll always be someone to step in your place
Trying to knock you right off that top shelf
But if you'll take my hard-earned advice, my friend
They can't hurt you if you don't hurt yourself

[Verse 4]
Now, this business is just like an unfaithful woman
They can bring a man happiness and pain
And it's no sin to love a fickle heart once
But disaster to love her again
So treat the profession and wife the same way
It's fine while you're making the hits
But if you start to feel either one slipping away
Try once again and then call it quits

[Verse 5]
Gosh, excuse me, I've got to get ready
I hear there's an agent in town
He might think I've still got that old magic
And I hear he just might drop around