The very day I purchased it   I christened my guitar   As my monophonic symphony   Six string orchestra   In my room I'd practice late   They'd leave me alone   My mother said, "You're nothing yet   To make the folks write home"      I'd play at all the talent nights   I'd finish, they'd applaud   Some called it muffled laughter   I just figured they were odd   So I went up for an encore   But they screamed they'd had enough   Or maybe I just need a group   To help me do my stuff      And so I'd dream a bass will join me   And fill the bottom in   And maybe now some lead guitar   So it would not sound so thin   I need some drums to set the beat   And help me keep in time   And way back in the distance   Some strings would sound so fine      And we would play together   Like fine musicians should   And it would sound like music   And the music would sound good   But in real life I'm stuck with   That same old formula   Me and my monophonic symphony   Six string orchestra      Oh, I write love songs for my favorite girl   And sing them soft and slow   But before I get to finish   She says she has to go   She's nice and says "Excuse me   I've got to find a bar   I think I need refreshment   For I hear you play guitar"      Oh I sent a demo tape I made   To the record companies   Two came back address unknown   One came back C.O.D   Of course I got form letters   All saying pleasant things   Like suggesting I should find a trade   Where I would not have to sing      And so I'd dream a bass will join me   And fill the bottom in   And maybe now some lead guitar   So it would not sound so thin   I need some drums to set the beat   And help me keep in time   And way back in the distance   Some strings would sound so fine      And we would play together   Like fine musicians should   And it would sound like music   And the music would sound good   But in real life I'm stuck with   That same old formula   Me and my monophonic symphony   Six string orchestra      I've been taking guitar lessons   But my teacher just took leave   It was something about a break down   Or needing a reprieve   I know I found my future   So I will persevere   And hold onto my dream of   Making music to their ears      And so I'd dream a bass will join me   And fill the bottom in   And maybe now some lead guitar   So it would not sound so thin   I need some drums to set the beat   And help me keep in time   And way back in the distance   Some strings would sound so fine      And we would play together   Like fine musicians should   And it would sound like music   And the music would sound good   But in real life I'm stuck with   That same old formula   Me and my monophonic symphony   Six string orchestra      Oh finger tip   Oh some day, I'm gonna be a star