(G) She's gettin' tired of your runnin' around 
Out every night tryin' to paint the town 
She's gettin' weary of your childish games 
She's gettin' fed up with the whole dang (G7) thing 
(C) You better listen to me when I talk 
That little lady's 'bout to (D) up and (G) walk 
(C) And if she leaves you, boy you'll lose your mind 
So, if you're (G) gonna straighten up, brother (D) now's the (G) time 
 
(G) She's been callin' on my telephone 
I've got a shoulder she's been cryin' on 
You'd see the ending if you'd only look 
You're baby dolls about to close the (G7) book 
(C) You keep neglecting what you got at home 
The way she looks she won't be (D) lonely (G) long 
(C) I know she loves you, but she's tired of lies 
So if you're (G) gonna straighten up, brother (D) now's the (G) time 
 
Solo 
 
(C) A woman has her needs and her desires 
She oughta have the lovin' (D) she re(G)quires 
(C) You can keep her if you only try 
(D) But, better hurry 'fore she (D7) says goodbye 
 
(G) The kind of love that gives a girl the thrills 
If you won't give it, there are those who will 
There's lots of men that'd love to have a shot 
At havin' something you've already (G7) got 
(C) You best be careful what you throw away 
It just might haunt you till your (D) dying (G) day 
(C) What's the matter with you, boy - you're blind 
If you're (G) gonna straighten up, brother (D) now's the (G) time 
If you're gonna straighten up, brother (D) now's the (G) time