Instead of feeling bad Be glad you got somewhere to go Instead of feeling sad Be happy you're not all alone Instead of feeling low Get high on everything you love Instead of wastin' time Feel good 'bout what you are dreaming of Instead of trying to win something you never understood Just play the game you know eventually you'll love her good It's silly to pretend that you have something you don't own Just let her be a woman and you'll be her man Instead of feelin' broke Buck up and get yourself in the black Instead of losing hope Touch up the things that feel out of whack Instead of being old Be young because you know you are Instead of feeling cold Let sunshine into your heart Instead of acting crazy chasing things that make you mad Keep your heart ahead, it'll lead you back to what you have With every step you are closer to the place you need to be It's up to you to let her love you sweetly Instead of acting crazy chasing things that make you mad Just keep your heart ahead, it'll lead you back to what you have With every step you are closer to the place you need to be But it's up to you to let her love you sweetly Instead of feeling bad Be glad you got someone to love Instead of feeling sad Be happy there's a god above Instead of feeling low Remember you are never on your own Instead of feeling sad Be happy that she's there at home She's waitin' for by the phone So be glad that she all your own Instead of feeling bad Get happy Waitin' for you by the telephone Don't get... Back home,