You gotta learn to listen, listen to learn

You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned

Learn to listen, listen to learn

You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned



You gotta have fun, not a fix in the arm

You gotta stay out of deep water

Happiness is something you've gotta earn

You gotta fight to make (your love into returns)



Learn to listen, listen to learn

You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned



You got (the rights) and there's always a temptation

This one more screwed up the nation

Gotta have a plan, gotta learn to listen

Gotta take a stab, you have my blessing, alright



You gotta take the cotton out of your ears

You gotta start hanging on to all your (affairs)

I've lived your life for so many years

All I got was self-pity and tears



Learn to listen, listen to learn

You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned