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10 am I wake up, just a little hungover
Head into kitchen in my underwear
Sip my coffee on the couch, the apartment is empty
My wife went to work, dropped the girl at daycare
I turn on the TV and pick out a movie
Watch the first half then I fall back to sleep
I still live I did before we had a kid
My wife’s doesn’t complain
She lets me be me

5pm they get home and I’m on the piano
My wife got the girl on her way back from work
I say, “Just another hour till I finish this song.”
It’s taking too long and I feel like a jerk
While she’s washing the dishes and watching the baby
While I search for words that I never can find
I’m still playing the game, still waiting for fame
My wife’s not the same
She lets me be me

Saturday she takes the baby out at 8am
Does the laundry and the shopping
She’s Superwoman there’s no stopping her
While I’m passed out in bed
Piano Man still running through my head

9pm I’m up on the stage pouring my heart out
You’re not even listening, you’re just checking your phones
Another room full of strangers ignoring my stories
And when the show’s over I’ll be up here alone
While she’s home with our daughter
Reading her stories, singing her lullabies till she asleep
I am fully aware that I should be there
My wife’s so strong
She lets me be me

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from Please Don't Make Me Play Piano Man (Official Queens Cast Recording), released November 27, 2020

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Julian Velard Los Angeles, California

Julian Velard's musical stylings and comedic timing have made him a fixture in both the comedy and music scenes, and have created cult followings overseas.

He’s toured alongside Jamie Cullum, Paul Carrack, and has shared the stage with comedians Will Ferrell and Paul Scheer.

His ability to transition between worlds has led to regular appearances on The Howard Stern Show and NPR’s Ask Me Another. ... more

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