Bobby Womack:
I think man’s ego would have to be his greatest problem
Because sometimes when it’s time to let go he keeps holding back
When he hurts he smile
When it’s time to cry, he mad.  Check it out
Tell me how do I ease the pain?  
Got to find some relief
I wanna try and make a change but I can’t make the same mistake again
 
Ron Isley:
Bobby I don’t have one clue but don’t let no woman get to you
No matter how you hope and pray you know your needs won’t go away
 
I keep tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you
I keep tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you
 
Bobby Womack:
Listen to me…I gave up cigarettes even cut back on the booze
I even joined a health club to shed some pounds Lord knows I could use
 
Ron Isley:
You see it took control of your life like it never did before
‘til you think of her you see your real feelings start to show (yeah yeah yeah)
 
I keep tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you
I keep tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you
 
Bobby Womack:
Listen to me…What a struggle it is living on the break of tears
When a piece of yesterday just refuse (just refuse) to go away
I recovered a stronger smile
But it only last for a while, these ol’ memories just move in and I start to drift back to where I been
Can’t y’all see I’m in a world of trouble
But in the midnight hour (that’s when I need more power)
 
I keep tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you
I keep tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you
I know where it all went wrong
Staying out all night long
Hearing someone else on the telephone
I’m trying….uh huh….ooh hoo yea…uh huh
 
tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you



tryin’ not to break down, I keep tryin’ not to break down honey over you