Do I have to explain how to care for somebody you love? Call them up on the phone when they're feeling blue Light up with the words they say to you Do I have to explain how to care for somebody you trust? Make them feel like there's no one else around Pick up when you think they're going down Do I have to teach you? How to show me when times are bad How to ask about the day I had and make it alright How to listen when we're all alone How to put away a telephone and look into my eyes It's never too late to learn the way Do I have to explain how to care for somebody you love? Call them up on the phone when they're feeling blue Light up with the words they say to you Do I have to explain how to care for somebody you trust? Make them feel like there's no one else around Pick up when you think they're going down Do I have to teach you? How to trust me when I'm on my own How to treat me when I get back home And make up when we fight How to take me out and have some fun Hold my hand in front of everyone And love me through the light It's never too late to learn the way Do I have to explain how to care for somebody you love? Call them up on the phone when they're feeling blue Light up with the words they say to you Do I have to explain how to care for somebody you trust? Make them feel like there's no one else around Pick up when you think they're going down Do I have to teach you? (Oh, ooh-ooh ah) (Oh, ooh-ohh ah) (Ooh, yeah) Do I have to teach you? (Oh, ooh-ohh ah) (Ooh, yeah)