Everybody's got a thing But some don't know how to handle it Always reachin' out in vain Just takin' the things not worth having but Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, mama 'Cause I'll be standin' on the side When you check it out They say your style of life's a drag And that you must go other places But just don't you feel too bad When you get fooled by smilin' faces but Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, mama 'Cause I'll be standin' on the side When you check it out When you get off, your trip Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, mama 'Cause I'll be standin' on the side When you check it out When you get off, your trip Everybody needs a change A chance to check out the new But you're the only one to see The changes you take yourself through but But don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing, pretty mama 'Cause I'll be standing in the wings When you check it out Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing Don't you worry 'bout a thing