Got a house on the hill

And it's constantly filled

With a number of passing aquaintences

But I'm tired and spent

From all the friendships well meant

And the rents getting high
On my maintenance  Lord

But  why should
I worry about leaving 'em there
When nobody's home when you need 'em

Even after you love 'em and feed 'em

Say do not disturb

This lady's not home today

Well I can't be a fool

Though I'd like to come through

With a satin edged blanket for comfort

But  I got needs of my own

I've been to long left alone

Without somebody shoulder'n my hurt  Lord

But  why should
I worry about leave'n them there
When nobody's home when you need 'em

Even after you love
'Em and feed 'em  Oh Lord

Say do not disturb me
This lady's not home today

Time off for good behavior

Time off to be my savior
Stay in touch with your indecision
So I'll have something to return to

After this brief intermission

Keep the night light to see by

Remind you of me by
The morning I'll be your protection
But right now I'm relighting fuses

And tending to my bruises
Trying to find my direction  Lord

Why should I care

About leave'n 'em there
When nobody's home

When you need 'em  oh Lord

Say do not disturb me this
Lady's not home today

Never meant to love you

Oh do not disturb me

This lady's not home today