you could say that i m retired i no longer get around you could say anything but you couldn t put me down i guess i m out of the running thanks for your applause i guess i m out of the running say goodbye to the stars i ll never have my name in lights on a glowing marquee most of the world know right now what it s like to be me i guess i m out of the running thanks for your applause i guess i m out of the running say goodbye to the stars when i look in your eyes i hear the crowd start to cheer and when we re alone in the night i know i m famous here i guess i m out of the running thanks for your applause i guess i m out of the running say goodbye to the stars