Lyrics I've Been My Own Worst Friend - Sandy Denny, The Strawbs

I've Been My Own Worst Friend

At the gate you will wait, hesitate, it’s just a game
I’ve got my life to live
You must take what you make from the fake without a name
I’ve nothing more to give.
But if pleasure means money then take it all
I’ll make sure I’m out the next time you call
I know that something always turns up in the end
I’ve been my own worst friend.
I was blind, you were kind, now I find that I was shy
Nothing to do but leave
Understand it was planned like the sand I’m high and dry
I’ve no more dreams to weave.
But if pleasure means money then take it all
I’ll make sure I’m out the next time you call
I know that something always turns up in the end
I’ve been my own worst friend.
Like a fool, I was cool, as a rule it works out fine
This time it worked out wrong
Now you’ve turned, I have learned, I’ve earned that which is mine
Why not take me along?
But if pleasure means money, you better take it all
I’ll make sure I’m out the next time you call
I know that something always turns up in the end
I’ve been my own worst friend.