Time takes care of a few things, love takes care of the rest Cheer up, my lady, cheer up, my friend There's no reason for you to look so depressed I'd like to be perfect, I know you would too, we're only human, I guess Time takes care of a few things, love takes care of the rest Life has its problems, they come and they go When troubles are dropped at you door I'll come and get some and haul them away That's what an imperfect good friend is for Time takes care of a few things, love takes care of the rest Cheer up, my lady, cheer up, my friend There's no reason for you to look so depressed I'd like to be perfect, I know you would too, we're only human, I guess Time takes care of a few things, love takes care of the rest We're trying each day to be better Some way to do what life asks us to do It's just a contest, it's just a trap You're better than me and I'm better than you Time takes care of a few things, love takes care of the rest