every man for himself

jerry

he's a workaholic

never made time for the family

he's dedicated to his gin and tonics

but they don't give him what he needs

and joey

he pays alimony

to two wives in different towns

and tries to act like he ain't lonely

but the single life will wears you down

and as for me

i'm no different from the rest

and i've been coming here

ever since that woman left

and now it's every man for himself tonight

yeah

we're looking out for number one

and trying to get on with our lives

and it's heartbreaking and it's soul aching

when you've got nobody else

so friends

it's good to have you here tonight

but it's everyman for himself

in walks that long haired beauty

we're all prayin' she's unattached

i felt a chill go straight through me

i've never seen a smile like that

and i ain't worried about bill or darryl

they're both wearing their wedding bands

the rest of us are fish in a barrel

she could have her pick but understand

and she can't save us all

from the lonely lives we lead

so bartender

would you send her a drink

and tell her it's from me

'cause it's every man for himself tonight

yeah

we're looking out for number one

and trying to get on with our lives

and it's heartbreaking and it's soul aching

when you've got nobody else

so friends

it's good to have you here tonight

but it's everyman for himself

and i'll be your shoulder

friends

when you feel like giving up

but if it ever comes down to finding love

well

then it's every man for himself tonight

yeah

we're looking out for number one

and trying to get on with our lives

and it's heartbreaking and it's soul aching

when you've got nobody else

so friends

it's good to have you here tonight

but it's everyman for him self