[ E G A ] x3 [ D C A ] [ E G A ] x3 [ D C A ] E G A E G A You gotta learn to listen, listen to learn E G A D C A You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned D E D E You gotta have fun, not a fix in the arm D E C D You gotta stay out of deep water Happiness is something you've gotta earn You gotta fight to make your love into returns A Learn to listen, listen to learn... (2x) You got the rights and there's always a temptation This one more screwed up the nation Gotta have a plan, gotta learn to listen Gotta take a stab, you have my blessing, alright A [ E G A ] x3 [ D C A ] [ E G A ] x3 [ D C A ] You gotta take the cotton out of your ears You gotta start hanging on to all your affairs I've lived your life for so many years All I got was self-pity and tears A Learn to listen, listen to learn... (4x) Learn to listen, listen to learn You gotta learn to listen, before you get burned