SINGING

(Tune: "Sailing" by Rod Stewart)

I am singing
I am singing
In the concert
At the con.
I am singing 
My new filksong
But the speakers
Aren't switched on.

I am trying
I am trying 
To sing louder
To be heard.
I am trying
Almost crying
But what comes through?
Not a word.

Can you hear me?
Can you hear me?
Am I reaching
The back wall?
Can you hear me
Up here singing?
Comes the answer:
"Not at all."

(instrumental)

I am singing
I am singing
In the concert
At the con.
I am singing
My new filksong
But the audience
Have all gone.

[Alternative upbeat ending:]

We are singing
We are singing
In the circle
At the con.
We are singing
Voices ringing
All the old songs
On and on.

Banned From Argo,
Eggs and Bacon,
Drink the River,
Feed the Drive.
Filthy Vikings,
X-ray Lasers,
Old-time filking's
Still alive.

(repeat last verse to fade out)