Tonight I am sittin all alone When you call me up Wantin to talk on the telephone You were telling all about How the world has been so cruel to you Well I'm sorry my friend But I got my problems too I don't have time To listen to your troubles I'd be just fine If for a while You just left me alone I am sorry, so sorry But I can't help you tonight My old friend Cause believe it or not I got problems of my own Well I know That I should sit here and listen To offer some advice And try to be a good friend Heaven knows, through the years You've sure been a friend to me But tonight, my old friend I'm fighting back the tears I don't have time To listen to your troubles I'd be just fine If for a while You just left me alone I am sorry, so sorry But I can't help you tonight My old friend Cause believe it or not I got problems of my own I don't have time To listen to troubles I'd be just fine If for a while You just left me alone I am sorry, so sorry But I can't help you tonight, my old friend Cause believe it or not I got problems of my own Believe it or not I got problems of my own