Lyrics to Gary

I got a call from you

Somewhere north of 2AM

Wanted to see what I'm up to

They just let you out of jail again

And you found yourself a program

That's helping you see things real clear



Finally got your life on the right track

And finally got that monkey off your back

Picking up the pieces of your life

Repair the damage with your kid and wife

You'll take this one day at a time

And this time you'll persevere



Ooh, I know that life is scary

And you think you've found your way

But still I gotta say

I don't think you'll make it Gary



Ooh, make no mistake about it

I hope you're done with all your strife

Live a long and happy life

But I kinda sorta doubt it



You say you've given it a lot a thought

Maybe your story could help kids that're feeling low

Yeah, maybe, but probably not

But hey, whatever, man, you never know



You say you just wanna give something back

Now that you've made it through and seen the worst

Maybe shouldn't give your back a pat

Until you've made it through the weekend first



You're just tryna occupy your days

The devil's workshop is an idle hand

Don't wanna go back to your old ways

Uh-huh, cool, yeah, that's awesome man



You say that as you're getting on your feet

You need a place to stay for a month or so

You promise that you'll keep your room real neat

That's cool, if I hear anything I'll let you know



Ooh, I know that life is scary

And you think you've found your way

But still I gotta say

I don't think you're gonna make it Gary



Ooh, some lives are cautionary

Pulling for you to win this race

But I'm gonna keep my space

I don't think you'll make it Gary