Well I've been trying for ages   And it looks like it's all in vain   And if things don't start looking up pretty soon   I'm going home      Well the folks back home, they wonder where I've been   And they're looking pretty good to me now   So if you're thinking of bright lights and flame   Stay at home      Well there's managers and booking agents   Out for what they can get   And each one says he's your friend   But there's not one of them there   But for what he can get out of it in the end      So if you're thinking of going on the stage   Put down your guitar, stay in school   Take advantage of your age   Take it from me, I've been there and I've come back.   Don't be a star