Friendly Advice

by Stimson and Temple

Working for yourself might look good to you now,
But when you need help, who'll be there to show you how?
I will.

There's no need to worry about it.
I think you can do without it.
Think of the man with the plan in his hand.
He has control of your life and your soul.

Sometimes I can hear you comin'.
You're reaching out so near to someone.
Think of me then; I'm a friend to the end.
I'd help you see if you'd please look to me.
Oh...

Working for yourself might look good to you now,
But when you need help, who'll be there to show you how?
I will.

Facts about you I'm compiling.
The son is up, and I see him smiling.
When you're alone, grab a bone or the phone.
When you need me I'm here 'cause my friends are so dear.
Oh...

Working for yourself might look good to you now,
But when you need help, who'll be there to show you how?
I will.
If you want me to, I will....
I will....
If you want me to, then I will.

© (2/13) 1987 Big Apple PubCo. All rights reserved.
From the collection Do You Still Believe?.