The Best of Folks

Lyrics

Don't argue with a fool, for she will hurt you The best that you can do is step away Don't tie yourself to children, they'll desert you Fools and children live as if it's just today Much contention causes losses and estrangement Isolation is a sickness unto death Loss of love is a short pathway to derangement Which is why I say make peace with every breath Don't get angry if you're called the worst of many Don't withdraw your hands from all that they can do Those who would deny your love may not have any For the best of folks will see the best in you If you're asked to do a favor by your brother Even if it is an overwhelming task Don't ignore it nor exchange it for another Undertake to do it just because he asks Don't get angry if you're called the worst of many Don't withdraw your hands from all that they can do Those who would deny your love may not have any For the best of folks will see the best in you Mention misdeeds of a loved one in his presence Lest the deadly pharaoh claim his every hair When a cherished one is mentioned in her absence Say what she would want to hear if she were there You'll meet friends through other friends and they'll be stronger The way to trust and faith is faith and trust Revere those first friends for their love is longer For the devil, for the devil's way's a bust Don't get angry if you're called the worst of many Don't withdraw your hands from all that they can do Those who would deny your love may not have any For the best of folks will see the best in you