How come I end up where I started? How come I end up where I went wrong? Won't take my eyes off the ball again You reel me out then you cut the stringHow come I end up where I started? How come I end up where I went wrong? I won't take my eyes off the ball again First you reel me out and then you cut the stringYou used to be all right What happened? Did the cat get your tongue? Did your string come undone?One by one In procession It comes to us all It's as soft as your pillowYou used to be all right What happened? Et cetera, et cetera Fads for whatever Fifteen steps Then a sheer dropHow come I end up where I started? How can I end up where I went wrong? Won't take my eyes off the ball again You reel me out and you cut the string