[Slow build introduction] [Verse 1] He’s there with an infectious grin And everybody allows him in A handshake, a story, an anecdote A warmness that keeps you afloat A knowing wink, “Leave that little thing with me” With such convincing sincerity Then wander off pursuing something new And completely drop the thing he said he’d do [Pre-Chorus] Floundering, mumbling House of cards tumbling [Chorus] Oh, he’s an extraordinary man With an extraordinary way Of making grand arrangements Then misplacing them the same day He’ll charm his way through anything With cheerful impunity And somehow every explanation Sounds almost, but not quite, an apology [Verse 2] There’s a bottle on the table, and he’ll pour Though nobody quite remembers who it was brought for He’ll say, “Oh, that’s good!,” bright as brass Then become occupied by something else through the glass Ask him where the money went He’ll offer you a charming argument A little verbal sleight of hand And you’ve dropped the confrontation you had planned [Pre-Chorus] Floundering, mumbling House of cards tumbling [Chorus] Oh, he’s an extraordinary man With an extraordinary way Of making grand arrangements Then misplacing them the same day He’ll charm his way through anything With cheerful impunity And somehow every explanation Sounds almost, but not quite, an apology [Bridge] So maybe we’re the problem Maybe this is simply how he’s made Maybe all our little expectations Are social conventions betrayed [Instrumental bridge] But if you say you’ll do a thing Could you possibly remember? And if you haven’t got the ability Could you stop creating misadventure? [Instrumental bridge] Because we’re standing in the rubble While he has a bewildered frown Giving us another explanation For why the ceiling’s coming down [Instrumental with intricate guitar solo] [Final Chorus] Oh, he’s an extraordinary man With an extraordinary way Of making grand arrangements Then misplacing them the same day He’ll charm his way through anything With cheerful impunity And somehow every explanation— [Final line- exasperated] For God’s sake, man… Can’t you see?! [Musical outro]
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