[Chorus]
Listen to the words of the father
Listen every single word he said
Because when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself

[Verse 1]
The father is giving us a warning
So, take heed, take heed, my brethren
Because when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself

[Chorus]
So, listen to the words of the father
Listen еvery single word he said
Bеcause when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself

[Bridge]
Come along, come along
Listen to the words
Listen to the words

[Verse 2]
Listen now, my brothers in the ghetto
I know temptation is strong
But just have faith and keep your peace
An' everything will be alright (So)
[Chorus]
Listen to the words of the father
Listen every single word he said
Because when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself
Listen to the words of the father
Listen every single word he said
Because when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself

[Verse 3]
The father is giving us a warning
So, take heed, take heed, my brethren
Because when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself

[Chorus]
So, listen to the words of the father
Listen every single word he say
Because when the right time come-a, come-a along
You've got no one to blame but yourself

[Outro]
Listen to the words
Listen to the words of my father
Listen to the words
Listen to the words of my father (Come)
Listen to the words of my father
Listen every single word he say