Somtimes I don't know What it is I'm looking for Whatever it is I want I seem to need a little bit more Careful what you pursue In choosin' it, it chooses you Cause everything around here is a growin' pain My old friend 'Lil was on top of the heap I saw here yesterday She was working for cheap She used to have money to burn Lost it all, live and learn Everything around here is a growin' pain Some things you just can't explain Look at Cain and Abel Same blood in their veins Envy always finds its mark Hate can see clear in the dark Everything around here is a growin' pain Everything around here is a growin' pain Alright! ♪ Once I had a sweet lady fair I watched her every mornin' brush her long brown hair With no warning, with no sign Death took her, left me behind Everything around here is a growin' pain Shaky nerves, baby, got the best of me I need a shot of somethin,' much stronger than tea It's as clear to me as cellophane All my chances goin' down that drain Everything around here is a growin' pain Cause, Everything around here is a growin' pain Everything around here is a growin' pain