If You're Gonna Straighten Up

(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