If You're Gonna Straighten Up

She's getting tired of your running around
Out every night trying to paint the town
She's growing weary of your childish games
She's getting fed up with the whole dang thingYou better listen to me when I talk
That little lady's 'bout to up and walk
And if she leaves you, boy you'll lose your mindSo if you're gonna straighten up
Brother, now's the timeWell, she's been calling on my telephone
I've got a shoulder she's been crying on
You'd see the ending if you'd only look
Your baby doll's about to close the bookYou keep neglecting what you've got at home
The way she looks, she won't be lonely long
I know she loves you but she's tired of liesSo if you're gonna straighten up
Brother, now's the time, c'monA woman has her needs and her desires
She ought to have the lovin' she requires
You can keep her if you only try
But better hurry 'fore she says goodbye, wellThe kind of love that gives a girl a thrill
If you don't give it, there are those who will
There's lots of men who'd love to have a shot
At having something you've already gotYou best be careful what you throw away
It just might haunt you till your dying day
What's the matter with you boy, you blind?If you're gonna straighten up
Brother, now's the time
If you're gonna straighten up
Brother, now's the time, yeah