written by Kenny Edwards LeRoy P. Marinell and Warren Zevon. 1982 Tiny Tunes ASCAP Valgovind Music & Zevon Music BMI. I worked hard but not for the money. Did my best to please. I used to think it was funny. 'Til I realized it was just a tease. Don Quixote had his windmills. Ponce de Leon took his cruise. Took Sinbad seven voyages. To see that it was all a ruse. (That's why I'm) Looking for the next best thing. Looking for the next best thing. I appreciate the best. But I'm settling for less. 'Cause I'm looking for the next best thing. Looking for the next best thing. All alone on the road to perfection. At the inspection booth they tried to discourage me. You can believe what you want--that'll never change it. You'll have to come around eventually. (And you'll be) Looking for the next best thing. Looking for the next best thing. I appreciate the best. But I'm settling for less. 'Cause I'm looking for the next best thing. Looking for the next best thing. I'm looking for the next best thing.