Where you goin'? Your shoes undone Throwin' rocks Makin' fun of ever'one Little man you make a big mistake 'Less you change your way Stayin' out late Every night Chasin' after street cars and gettin' in to fights, yeah Son, you're bound to break your Mama's heart 'Less you change your way All the teachers At the school, they They know you well 'Cause you're always the worst one You're always playin' the fool, I can tell What's the matter with you, little guy? Don't you know Take my advice Before you do somethin' bad you'd better Think about it twice You're sure to end up on the shady side Unless you Change Your Way