You're in need of some direction There's a place where you should go There's a bright spot on the dark side of a long and winding road You're in need of some kind of answers There's a few I used to know You're in need of some direction You should've asked me, a long time ago No manual, no right or wrong Learn the lay of the land as you go along And I don't know where you're going And I don't care where you've been But I'm headin' your direction again You can watch an execution You can sit there in the stands There'll be no one there to comfort you and no one to hold your hand You're in need of some affection There's someone you should know If you need someone to call ya You should've called me, a long time ago And I don't know where I'm going But I know just where I've been And I'm headin' your direction again There's a riot on the south side There's a parade moving slow Take the interstate just north of here to avoid the rain and snow You're in need of some information There's a tourist booth you know It was put there by the government And they'll tell ya, tell ya where to go And I don't know where you're going But I know just where you've been And I'm heading your direction again Should've asked me, 'long time ago