It ain't that I had to fall
 Wasn't no one's fault last night
 When I looked up and felt the light

 Here's hoping you'll understand
 I want to fell like a natural man
 Get up early in the morning to do what I can
 You can't help no one with money
 If you can't with your hands

 And you got to be there brothers, yes you do
 If the world is turning under you
 Ain't no good to sit around
 And bring it up or down
 You got to be there brothers, yes you do

 Hey brothers, now and then
 There's something that oughta move you
 More than a pen
 You don't need no school or knowledge
 You've got something else to lend
 And all the people in the world
 Can make it better again

 And it ain't easy, yes I know
 It's a hard and rugged road
 Don't be swindled, don't be fooled
 Just be honest and stay cool

 'Cause you got to be there brothers, yes you do
 If the world is turning under you
 Ain't no good to sit around
 And bring it up or down
 You got to be there brothers, yes you do