I'm not a wise man but I've learned a lot

In a fountain of knowledge I'm only a drop

But even a fool can give sound advice

It's free for the listening 'cause I paid the price



So take it from me

Don't leave her alone too many nights

Take it from me

Don't be the reason she cries

At first she'll be lonely and cry for you only

And then for the lovin' she needs

She'll find somebody new

Whose sure to take her from you

As sure as you took her from me



You might say I'm crazy to give you advice

But I've already lost her, I can't lose her twice

But, Lord, I still love her and she needs someone

Who'll do as I tell you and not as I've done



So take it from me

Don't leave her alone too many nights

Take it from me

Don't be the reason she cries

At first she'll be lonely and cry for you only

And then for the lovin' she needs

She'll find somebody new

Whose sure to take her from you

As sure as you took her from me