Here they come lookin' so alive

They're here for business but it's all none of your jive

Brighter tomorrows are in their eyes

You better make way for the young folks

Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah



They say yes, and you say no

They ask you why, and you close the door

My old friend, I thought you knew by now

You can't do that to the young folks

Oh, no no no no



You might not like it, but I've got to tell you, gotta tell you

You better make way for the young folks

Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah



They're marchin' with signs

They're standin' in lines, yeah

Protestin' your right

To turn out the light

In their lives



Here's the deal, accept it if you will

They're comin' on strong, it's their time to live

My old friend, I thought you knew by now

You gotta make way for the young folks

Oh, yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah)



You may not like it, but I've got to tell you, gotta tell you

Oh, you better make way, you gotta make way,

You better make way for the young folks

Ooh, yeah



You may not like it, but I've got to tell you, gotta tell you

Oh, you better make way, you gotta make way,

You better make way for the young folks

Ooh ooh, yeah

(fade out)