machines i won't get there any faster E B C D if i follow close behind her E B A will she turn and look at me E B C D sitting here so patiently E B A G every day i operate machines A D A D (chorus) sometimes i do it in my dreams A D A G.D. that one behind me won't budge A D A D get me if i slip on sludge A G D C if mass appeal is what you need E ... to call yourself successful we'll have to teach the kids some more 'bout what's really artfull (chorus) he wrote her a romantic note b C D e (bridge) and didn't stay to hear the vote b C G D walk away before connection b C D e won't get him the election F C G givin props to those that try E ... is what's gonna makes them fly tell yourself you really matter or you could be getting fatter (chorus)