Me and my friend named Streetlife Brown Got a bottle of red, headed uptown One hand on the jug and one on time Bet you a dollar against this next line Said, "Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine" Advice was fine if you've got a mind To listen to them is to got the time The muse'll get you if you don't watch out He's equipped to know what it's all about Said, "Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine" Oh, Fanon street in the afternoon Is an easy way to get a tune But the hard soap salesman said, "No dice" I asked politely for a better price Said, "Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine" ♪ Here's a song for you, child of mine Hope you make it through, this time Get yourself a piece of that rainbow pie Ain't no reason in the world you can't get by And don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine Don't let the sunshine fool you Don't let the bluebirds tool you Don't let the women do you Put your hand in mine