Lyrics Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin

What I Get Paid For

Okay I get it

It just took me a minute

But you said it all at the get-go

And I guess I've improved,

'cause my usual move would be to prove it right down on the floor

With my heart on my sleeve, I'll get even no doubt

That's what I get paid for

Start at the beginning, keep grinning and shout

That's what I get paid for

Getting up dizzy, it's okay to give up

Why kid yourself, you were gunning for glory

All attitude and honesty

But when you wind down to zero, there's things you won't face

And the buzzards start screaming

With your heart on your sleeve, you'll get even no doubt

That's what you get paid for

Start at the beginning, keep grinning and shout

That's what you get paid for

Just getting up dizzy, it's okay to give up*

That's what you get paid for

You're losing your head

With my heart on my sleeve, I'll get even no doubt

That's what I get paid for

Start at the beginning, keep grinning and shout

That's what I get paid for

Getting up dizzy, it's okay to give up*

That's what I get paid for

I'm losing my head