Tightrope
Composer(s): Jeff Lynne 
First release by: Electric Light Orchestra - 1976



Caught up in a whirlwind, can't catch my breath
Knee deep in hot water, broke out in cold sweat
Can't catch a turtle, in this rat race
Feels like I'm losing ground, at a breakneck pace 

Afraid of my own shadow, in the face of grace
Heart full of darkness, spotlight on my face
There was love all around me, but I was looking for revenge
Thank God it never found me, would have been the end

Walkin' the tight rope, steppin on my friends 
Walkin' the tight rope, was a shame and a sin 
Walkin' the tight rope, between wrong and right 
Walkin' the tight rope, both day and night

Lookin' back in front of me, in the mirror's grin
Through eyes of love I see, I'm really lookin at a friend 
We've had all our problems, that's the way life is
My heart goes out to others, who are there to make amends

(Walkin' the tightrope) Trying to make it right 
Every day and every night 
Bring it all around
From the lost to found
Streched around the world 
Save the boys and girls
Let's make it right
Do it, do it tonight
Walkin the tightrope