Suicide and Vine

Among the many faces that the world will never see
There's a man who's made of music and he plays for you and me
He came to California and he tried to make his way
He'll tell you of his journey and the song that got away

He'll never see his glory upon the record charts
Behind them is the story of a million broken hearts
But he stands his ground and takes it
The hero always does
Sadder than the has-been is the man who never was

So if you like the music, then let the player know
He's on the road to nowhere with nowhere else to go
If you like the music, don't you be afraid to say
You're the one who helps him on his way

He could be a big star if they gave him half a chance
He could stand upon the silver stage and make the people dance
But if you want your ticket now, you won't stand in line
He's playin' on the corner of Suicide and Vine

So if you like the music, then let the player know
He's on the road to nowhere with nowhere else to go
If you like the music, don't you be afraid to say
You're the one who helps him on his way