You know I lose, you know I win You know I call for the shape I'm in It's just a game you see me play Only real in the way That I feel from day to day Although the answer is not unknown I'm searchin', searchin' and how I've grown It's not all right to say goodbye And the world on a string Doesn't mean a thing No, the world on a string Doesn't mean a thing It's only real in the way That I feel from day to day No, the world on a string Doesn't mean a thing