I could stay here the rest of my life I could be happy, never be lonely I don't need to go looking for misery I could surround myself with my props Playing my part, getting caught up In a game, some game, that anyone can play
I could be proud of things I have done Pretend I don't have to try to be someone I could say that I've done it all before I could get wiser, I could get jaded I could remember, I could just fade away In a game that anyone can play
I am so proud, I don't have to try Never a need to justify it when People say "Hey I was important too" Memories go to reinforce The things I have done, for better or worse It's a game that anyone can play
Just when you think that all your answers are so right You'll fade away and disappear from sight The ones who said you're great will find another way
I could be sad, I could be lonely I could still have some friends if I only Didn't play the games I had to play I was important when I was cool Now it gets lonely playing the fool It's a game that anyone can pl