Must be getting early Clocks are running late Paint by number morning sky looks so phony Dawn is breaking everywhere Light a candle, curse the glare Draw the curtains, I don’t care ’cause it’s alright
I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive
I see you’ve got your fist out Say your piece and get out Yes, I get the gist of it, but it’s alright Sorry that you feel that way The only thing there is to say Every silver lining’s got a touch of grey
I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive
It’s a lesson to me The Ables and the Bakers and the Cs The ABCs we all must face Try to keep a little grace
It’s a lesson to me The Deltas and the East and the Freeze The ABCs we all think of To try to win a little love
I know the rent is in arrears The dog has not been fed in years It’s even worse than it appears, but it’s alright Cow is given kerosene Kid can’t read at seventeen The words he knows are all obscene, but it’s alright
I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive
The shoe is on the hand it fits There’s really nothing much to it Whistle through your teeth and spit ’cause it’s alright Oh, well, a touch of grey, kind of suits you anyway That’s was all I had to say, but it’s alright
I will get by I will get by I will get by I will survive
We will get by We will get by We will get by We will survive