It's better to be by yourself, boy It's better to be by yourself, oh man It's better to be by yourself, boy It is better to be by yourself It is better to be by yourself Love is made by two, it don't include a third. 'Cause you'll lose your chick and then you'll get the bird So it's better - to be by yourself Never trust a gal Who puts on sweet dialouge Never trust a pal 'Cause remember that man's best friend is his dog So it's better-to be by youself It is better - to be on the shelf Be just like a hermit living in a cage You don't get much lovin' but the dough you save Makes it better- to be by yourself There's a story that's told about a man's mate When his change run out she said "I'll see you gate" Now he works all day and come(s) home at night Instead of little bitty pettin' all she wants to do is fight, so it's Better to be by yourself, boy It's better to be by yourself, oh man It's better to be by yourself, boy