The art of conversation

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VERSE
D
It's come to my attention
C G
That you don't have much to say

You do your fair share of talking
But the words get in the way

Why start with the weather?
I've a window and an eye to see

From your glare I need sunglasses
Your splutters feel like rain on me

CHORUS
D G
The art of conversation
Em D/F# C
We'll cast on a critical eye

D G
The art of conversation
Em D/F# G
We'll further its further decline

VERSE
Where are you from? What are you doing here?
Where are you going to?

I made a T-shirt with answers
That wore out before it was due

You're getting your news from FAQs
I've lost the will to pretend

One man's pleasure is another man's pain
All good things must end

CHORUS

VERSE
When I talk you're not listening
Just waiting for your turn to speak

This exchange of information
Is a veil for discussing yourself

It's my fault for not knowing you
Will you fax over your CV?

When I've read it thoroughly
We can discuss you properly

SILENCE

If silence is olden I'm holding
The beautiful, beautiful golden

How do you do?
Fine 'til I met you