(My apologies for not being able to provide music for Songs at this time.)

Two Steps Forward, and 3 Steps Back

I don't understand what people are afraid of,
Why can't they open up their eyes?
The human heart was made for loving,
Why can't this, they realize?

Chorus1:
They take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back,
They take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back.
Taking 2 steps forward and 3 steps back,
It doesn't do them any good to be on the right track.

Flirting is fine; it's good for the ego,
It makes you feel like people really care.
But don't take it to heart, don't try to make it go further
For most folks haven't any love to share.

(Chorus1)

You say you've got more friends than you can handle,
But I say you haven't a friend in the world.
For you carry your heart like a banner rolled tightly,
And you won't know what a friend is 'till that banner's unfurled.

Chorus2:
You take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back,
You take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back.
Taking 2 steps forward and 3 steps back,
It doesn't do you any good to be on the right track.

They say that 'you can't win for losing',
But don't you think it's even worth a try?
Isn't it better to feel pain than nothing?
Right now you're empty and you wonder why.

(Chorus2:)

I don't understand what people are afraid of,
Why can't they open up their eyes?
The human heart was made for loving,
Why can't this, they realize?

Chorus1:
They take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back,
They take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back.
Taking 2 steps forward and 3 steps back,
It doesn't do them any good to be on the right track.

BobiJo

1966