Must be getting early, clock are running late
Paint my love a morning sky, looks so phony
Dawn is breaking everywhere, light a candle, curse the glare
Draw the curtains I dont care, but its alright
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
I will survive
I see youve got your list out, say your piece and get out
Guess I get the jist of it, but its alright
Sorry that you feel that way, the only thing there is to say
Every silver linings got a touch of gray
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
I will survive
Its a lesson to me, the ablers and the beggars and the seas
ABCs we all must face, try to keep a little grace
I know the rent is in arrears, the dog has not been fed in years
Its even worse than it appears, but its alright
Cow is giving kerosene, kid cant read at seventeen
The words he knows are all obscene, but its alright
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
I will survive
Shoe is on the hand that fits, thats all there really is to it
Whistle through your teeth and spit, but its alright
Oh well a touch of gray, kinda suits you anyway
Thats all I had to say, but its alright
I will get by
I will get by
I will get by
I will survive
Its a lesson to me, the devils and the East and the free
The ABCs we all must face, try to save a little grace