I don't mind a nagging woman, don't mind a bragging man
But there's one kind of blooming human I don't understand
When one of them comes along, I sing him this little song
Don't take your meanness out on me, my friend
I've had this happen time and time again
When your misery wants company, some other ear go bend
I really mean this, don't take your meanness out on me, my friend
Why didn't Adam take the blame for Eve?
She was the madam that got the rib, I believe
Today this world is all the same, the guilty shift the blame
I really mean this, don't take your meanness out on me, my friend
Stop kicking at your halo, don't say this world's all wrong
Lay low, brother, lay low with your pessimistic song
If your disposition's like a satin hen
Change your position every now and then
The black cats must be after you, your hard luck knows no end
I really mean this, don't take your meanness out on me, my friend
Stop kicking at your halo, don't say this world's all wrong
Lay low, brother, lay low with your pessimistic song
If your disposition's like a satin hen
Change your position every now and then
The black cats must be after you, your hard luck knows no end
I really mean this, don't take your meanness out on me, my friend
I really mean this, don't take your meanness out on me, my friend