Young girl, I know you're sad 'cause it didn't work out for you The way you expected and now you've got to start anew I know what you're thinking, you know I've been lonely too I can offer these words of consolation When you think you can't make it through There's a future for you I promise It's not the end of your world 'Cause we've all got our problems We can get by, oh yes we can Young man, you're down and out, your rent is overdue You've got no money, You've got no job, boy, you haven't got a clue Don't give up on your dreams 'cause it all depends on you If you keep working night and day you know they will come true, yeah Just look over your shoulder brother You know I will be there 'Cause we've all got our problems We can get by, yes we can, if we try We can get by, oh yeah if we work together Come on now Young man you know you're not alone Young girl you know you've got your home Young people around the world Get together, every boy and girl And share your sweet consolation when you think you can't make it through Happiness is around the corner And joy lives down the street, hey There's a world out there waiting for your call So what are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? 'Cause we've all got our problems We can get by, yes we can Let me show you how, come on!