Ruth's Poem Lyrics

The stage was set

The cue for me

But I missed my line

While the curtain went down

All the world was a stage

And you cast me for your love

But I couldn't play the part

The role wasn't for me

A part that only the unfeeling played

One that needed all you could give

Every moment undivided

Booked every night in your town

I passed the chance

Gave to a prima donna

I played in the chorus

And faded into the backdrop

The plot was involved

Without a dull moment

But there was no time to portray the part

The part that was me

The critics would have loved it

Raved on and on of you

With me standing in the wings

Waiting on my curtain call

But I made the exit

I vanished before the prologue

The show went on

While I sat watching

Yes, the stage was set

Your cue was for me

But I missed my line

While the curtain went down

While the curtain went down

While the curtain went down

While the curtain went down (While the curtain went down)

While the curtain went down (While the curtain went down)

While the curtain went down (While the curtain went down)

While the curtain went down (While the cu)