There ain't no use in keepin' taking abuse From a friend who is unkind A friend in need or a friend that you need Who can help you thru the troubled times So reach on out and take a hold of my hand, Let me know that you're ready to go There ain't no dues And you can leave your blues behind And have a little peace, peace of mind, Give me some peace, peace of mind There comes a time when your friends Go blind and their words become diseased They'll threaten your life With a blade of a knife, set you down upon your knees Make no mistake for your very own sake, Here's a little word for now Kick off your shoes And let your thoughts be kind And have a little peace, peace of mind, Give me some peace, peace of mind Some folks you find speak a mighty good line, They can charm you all the way They'll take you along on a sweet, Sweet song, then steal your heart away But blessed be the one who can understand why, People have to act that way Cause if I knew, I wouldn't even want to say But have a little peace, peace of mind, Give me some peace, peace of mind Everybody wants Peace, peace of mind Peace, peace of mind Peace, peace of mind Everybody wants peace