And know what they're doin' it for
If you pity the stranger who stands at your door
Or is it the mouth you must feed
When you're out on the road and feelin' quite lost
And the house you live in will never fall down
And the house you live in will never fall down
And the house you live in will never fall down
Be calm in the face of all common disgraces
When other men fail at the game
And the house you live in will never fall down
Beware of the darkness, be kind to your children
And the song that you sing should not be too sad
At the time when all bets must be laid
And be sure not to sing it too slow
Be careful while bending the law
If you pity the stranger who stands at the gate
When you're caught by the gale and you're full under sail
Is it money or love, is it learnin' to live
Be known as a man who will always be candid
Decide what it is that you need
And the house you live in will never fall down
And he who is wise will not criticize
If you pity the stranger who stands at your door
Be always too soon, be never too fast
Remember the woman who waits
When you're down in the dumps and not ready to deal
On questions that do not relate
Consider the burden of fame
Beware of the dangers below
Beware of strange faces and dark dingy places
If you pity the stranger who stands at your gate
