Man on the Side

Six numbers, one more to dial Before I'm before you I tried to call, been busy all night Gave up waiting at daylight Excuse me Mrs. Busybody Could you pencil me in when you can And we both know that the worst part about it is I would be free if you wanted me, if you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you'll make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side One of the many, and one of the few To stand back and wait for you Excuse me Mrs. Busybody Could you pencil me in when you can Cause we both know the worst part about it is I would be free if you wanted me If you wanted me, if you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you'll make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man on the side Life as the man on the side I fell in love with the dream that I built of you Playing the part of the queen Taking my own advice I'm giving up tonight Good luck to you and the king Excuse me, Mrs. Busybody Could you pencil me in But we both know that the worst part about it is I would be free if you wanted me If you wanted me When you wanted me I am the man on the side Hoping you'll make up your mind I am the one who will swallow his pride Life as the man You know life as the man, baby Life as the man on the side