Shes getting tired of your running around
Out every night trying to paint the town
Shes growing weary of your childish games
Shes getting fed up with the dang thing
You better listen to me when I talk
That little ladys bout to up and walk
And if she leaves you,boy youll lose your mind
So if youre gonna straighten up,brother nows the time
Shes been calling on my telephone
Ive got a shoulder shes been crying on
Youd see the ending if youd only look
Your baby dolls about to close the book
You keep neglecting what youve got at home
The way she looks she wont be lonely long
I know she loves you but shes tired of lies
So if youre gonna straighten up,brother nows the time
A woman has her needs and her desires
She ought to have the lovin she requires
You can keep her if you only try
But better hurry fore she says goodbye
The kind of love that gives a girl a thrill
If you wont give it there are those who will
Theres lots of men whod love to have a shot
At having something youve already got
You best be careful what you throw away
It just might haunt you till your dying day
Whats the matter with you boy,you blond?
If youre gonna straighten up,brother nows the time