Always doin' the right thing
Never wanted to bring
You suffer anybody down
We're treated in silence
Whisper non-violence
As they came up fast to put you down
Don't you think it's time to get away?
I believe you need a change
You need a change
You need a change
But ah, don't cry now
You know it's about
You know what to do
In your condition
Changing position
Shouldn't be hard to do
Oh, it's not too late
To try and get yourself straight
Get straight
Get straight
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa-pa-pa
Pa-pa, pa, pa-pa-pa
It comes to my attention
I'd like to mention
I believe you've got a chance
Whatever works out
Why not come around?
I'd be glad to shake you hand
Well, I'd like to see you doin' fine
And havin' yourself a good time (Time)
A good time (A good time)
A good time
It isn't a long row
You've got to hoe
It's yours alone
And after while
Changin' your style
Keep you from being bored
It'll be a nice change of pace
So try and get yourself straight (Straight)
Get straight (Get straight)
Get straight
(If driving fast cars you like)
(If low bars you like)
(If old hymns you like)
(If fair limbs you like)
(If Mae West you like)
(Or me undressed you like)
(Why, nobody will oppose)