Only Acting

When I step onto the stage See the curtain raise I'm apparent I've got someone to play All the crowd are in the seats Looking straight at me For an answer They just get what they see They applaud and the usher's locking the door 'Til the matinee So I get to know the cast Though it doesn't last I'm a pro but I won't take it too far Now I know I shouldn't get comfy on the set Every time it All comes down in the end That's the truth that the stage school doesn't teach you But it's good to know It takes much more than just learning a script You see you gotta take the part and believe it Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot But I will always give what I got I thought I was only acting But I felt exactly like it was all for real I sure didn't know it hurt so But then no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside What you gotta hide Where to put your pride When to realise you've had your time Find another role Carry on the show You should be able to feel a performance With your whole body and soul Now I'm gonna teach you everything I know And you, and you, and you, and you Oh, I sometimes make up all of my lines on the spot But I will always give what I got I thought I was only acting But I felt exactly like it was all for real I sure didn't know it hurt so But then no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside What you gotta hide Where to put your pride When to realise you've had your time Find another role Carry on the show I thought I was only acting But I felt exac- What you gotta hide What you feel inside What you gotta hide What you feel inside But then no rehearsal could show you how to feel inside