instead

instead of feelin' bad

be glad you've got somewhere to go

instead of feelin' sad

be happy you're not all alone

instead of feelin' low

get high on everything that you love

instead of wastin' time

feel good 'bout what you're dreamin' of. instead of tryin' to win something you never understood

just play the game you know

eventually you'll love her good

it's silly to pretend that you have something you don't own

just let her be your woman and you'll be her man: instead of feelin' broke

buck up and get yourself in the black

instead of losin' hope

touch up the things that feel out of whack

instead of bein' old

be young because you know you are

instead of feelin' cold

let sunshine into your heart. instead of acting crazy chasin' things that make you mad

keep your heart ahead

it'll lead you back to what you have

with every step you're closer to the place you need to be

it's up to you to let her love you sweetly: instead of feelin' bad be glad you've got someone to love

instead of feelin' sad

be happy there's a god above

instead of feelin' low

remember you're never on your own

instead of feelin sad

be happy that she's there at home

she's waitin' for you by the phone

so be glad that she is all your own!

get happy

she's waitin' for you by the telephone. so get back home!