well i haven't slept much in it seems like ten years
no i haven't been myself for a while
but i've still got a song that i sing every day
and it helps me remember to smile

so take it easy
take it easy
take it easy
take it easy on me 
 
i was dreaming of you were you dreaming of me
came a long way just to end up right here
when i knock on your door will you open to see
if i look like the person you fear

so take it easy
take it easy
take it easy
take it easy on me 

how can i sleep
feeling my world on the brink of collapse
how can i breathe
cause it always swings back

we'll return to great times we'll return to good news
i have not given up on 'em yet 
a bronx dove can fly hey a flower can bloom
i can keep on my pursuit of happiness

so take it easy
take it easy
take it easy
take it easy on me