I've got a shoulder she's been crying on
A woman has her needs and her desires
Brother, now's the time
What's the matter with you boy, you blind?
You'd see the ending if you'd only look
So if you're gonna straighten up
At having something you've already got
She ought to have the lovin' she requires
I know she loves you but she's tired of lies
Brother, now's the time
She's getting fed up with the whole dang thing
It just might haunt you till your dying day
You better listen to me when I talk
You can keep her if you only try
Well, she's been calling on my telephone
And if she leaves you, boy you'll lose your mind
You keep neglecting what you've got at home
But better hurry 'fore she says goodbye, well
If you're gonna straighten up
That little lady's 'bout to up and walk
The way she looks, she won't be lonely long
Brother, now's the time, c'mon
So if you're gonna straighten up
The kind of love that gives a girl a thrill
If you don't give it, there are those who will
Your baby doll's about to close the book
She's growing weary of your childish games
If you're gonna straighten up
You best be careful what you throw away
There's lots of men who'd love to have a shot
