INTRO: I shoulda learned better, old enough to know Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low Yeah it's a setback at best, a shameful show, baby Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low Now I'm wakin' up feelin' bad again I'm losin' patience with my only friend Why do I try my luck, I should never touch this stuff But it shouldn't make any difference anymore, As long as I keep up appearances, Lord I've been working too hard, I need some time at home, baby Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low SOLO: Darlin' I just need a little comfortin' I ain't seen the sunrise since I don't know when, baby Days gettin' longer, nights gettin' cold Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low, mama Slippin' and slidin' Peekin' and hidin' Slippin' and slidin', feelin' low