Why I Play Guitar I sat in your backdrop still like a painting too scared to come closer too tired to run away I wanted to see you I wanted to see you with me I picked up the guitar for you to look at me in a brand new way I watched you from afar distances too great learning what I could I play guitar because of you and the love I thought you could have for an unseen guy like me please look up glance in my direction playing this song specially for you I wanted to see you I wanted to see you with me I picked up the guitar for you to look at me in a brand new way please send me that smile the one I know is meant for me I know it's on the way sit and watch me play let the songs get stuck in your head hum them as you walk out the door please notice me now that I can be cool cool enough for them cool enough for you I wanted to see you I wanted to see you with me I wanted to see you with me I wanted to see you with me I wanted you