Linda Allen - Why Don't You Sing in the Chorus? Lyrics
When I was eight - in Roosevelt ElementaryIn the school Christmas pageant, I longed to be MaryBut Susan was picked - Susan was prettyAll the boys chased Susan - I hated SusanThen the teacher said, Never mind, dearThere's a place just for you, never fearWhy don't you sing in the chorus?There's still lots of room in the chorusYou may not be a star, but sing where you areYou'll find lots of friends in the chorusThen I was twelve in North Junior High SchoolIn the class talent show, I thought it'd be cool to beChosen to solo, but I felt like a fool when thatAwful Mr. Johnson - I hated Mr. JohnsonSneered at me - laughed at my songAnd he said, In the chorus is where you belong CHORUSThen I was eighteen and in universityAnd I thought that an acress was what I could beSo I tried out for musicals, it was so clear to me that ISurely had talent - Didn't they know talent?Then at auditions, I'd wish I was deadWhen the music director smiled and nodded and said CHORUSWell, it's been many years since Roosevelt ElementaryAnd all of the wishes of what I could beI was awkward and shy, and I wasn't so prettyBut I learned how to sing with the chorus around meAnd the friendships and sweet harmoniesHelped me to be what I wanted to be - So -CHORUS
