Teddy Pendergrass — Cold Cold World

[Spoken Intro] From one friend to another It seems that something being bothering you? If you got a minute maybe there something I can say or do See, I realize life has it changes Lot of changes, sometimes it seems Things just don't go right But there's one thing I want you to think About as you lie on your bed tonight [Verse 1] When the whole world seems against you And your whole life seems unborn And all you ever wanted was a little peace I can understand just how you feel But a little bit of peace of mind Nowadays is so hard to find And you can't even find it in your sleep Here's some advice that I think you should keep And baby [Chorus] Don't let this cold world get you down (Be Strong, hold on) Don't let this cold world get you down, down, down, down (Don't let it get you down, no) Cold, cold world, get you down Cold, cold world, get you down [Verse 2] Listen Dry your eyes, don't cry no more What in the world do you think that a friend is for? See, there's always something that we can do, me and you So when things don't always go your way You've got to prepare yourself each and every day For the things that life will put you through I'm telling you, will you listen to me [Chorus] Don't let this cold world get you down (When times are hard and friends are few) Don't let this cold world get you down, down, down (Don't let it get the best of you, don't let it get the best of you) Cold, cold world, (Don't do it) get you down Cold, cold world, get you down [Bridge] I know the road sometimes seems rough And the going gets a little tough But hold on, hold on I wonder whatever happened to, oh baby The happy face that I once knew You can't let nothing, you can't let nothing Nothing ever bother you, and oh, don't do it [Chorus] Cold, cold world get you down (Don't let) Cold, cold world get you down (Hold on) Cold, cold world get you down (Be strong) Cold, cold world get you down [Outro] Hold on be strong I know to some folks life comes easy For others life comes hard Some folks to keep on trying while others just get tired Hold on Don't let this cold, cold world get you down Don't let this cold, cold world get you down Don't let this cold, cold world get you down I need to share the things that I've learned Don't let this cold, cold world get you down I don't wanna see nobody else get burned Don't let this cold, cold world get you down Don't let this cold, cold world get you down