(Jim Lauderdale) People tell you what I need Is a lesson in defeat Got you bothered, got you down Not so sure you want me 'round Baby, I'm on your side You don't even have to read my mind I'm on your side We'll talk about 'em all back home Those who'd come to your defense Would not laugh at your expense Don't waste time and bear a grudge Towards the ones who should not judge Baby, I'm on your side You don't even have to read my mind I'm on your side We'll talk about 'em all back home It's not easy sufering fools Grown up children can be cruel Baby, I'm on your side You don't even have to read my mind I'm on your side We'll talk about 'em all back home Baby, I'm on your side You don't even have to read my mind I'm on your side We'll talk about 'em all back home Baby, I'm on your side We'll talk about 'em all back home