You gotta learn to listen, listen to learn
You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned Learn to listen, listen to learn You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned

You gotta have fun, not a fix in the arm You gotta stay out of deep water
Happiness is something you've gotta earn You gotta fight to make your love into returns

Learn to listen, listen to learn You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned

You got the rights and there's always a temptation This one more screwed up the nation
Gotta have a plan, gotta learn to listen Gotta take a stab, you have my blessing, alright

You gotta take the cotton out of your ears You gotta start hanging on to all your affairs
I've lived your life for so many years All I got was self-pity and tears