Written by Malvina Reynolds
Intro: A E A E A E A I don't know much about much, and what I don't know I don't say, Dm A E7 A and when I have nothing to say I'm quiet. D A E7 A If there's occasion to holler I'll try it, I can make noise with the best, Dm A E7 A But most of the rest of the time I'm quiet. A E A I've made mistakes in the past, things that I blush over yet, Dm A E7 A but I hardly ever regret having been quiet. A E A I have a TV at home, and I do truly enjoy it. Dm A E7 A I can just leave it alone, and it's quiet. D A E7 A If there's occasion to holler I'll try it, I can make noise with the best, Dm A E7 A But most of the rest of the time I'm quiet. A E A I'm not unsociable no, people are fine in repose, Dm A E7 A somehow my favorites are those who are quiet. A E A Quiet's a wonderful sound, better than oboe or fiddle Dm A E7 A Someday I'm going to be found in the middle of quiet. D A E7 A If there's occasion to holler I'll try it, I can make noise with the best, Dm A E7 A But most of the rest of the time I'm quiet. A E A Sing me a song of the sea, soft as the breath of the breeze, Dm A E7 A sing me to sleep and then please keep quiet.