All of the wisdom in the world
Won't help me to make a decision
Words of comfort ease the way
But if only I'd learn to listen

Carefully bound in self control
I'm deaf to the voice of reason
Things I have lost are retrievable
If only I'd learn to listen
If I'd only learn to listen

Troubles abound my pride ridden life
Solutions are always near me
Advice I am offered I consistently refuse
If I'd only learn to listen
If I'd only learn to listen, life would be easy
If only I'd learn to listen