I've Been Down That Road Before

Now friends, if you'll just listen to me
 You'll get some good hard earned advice
 I don't aim to meddle in your business
 I'm just trying to save ya an awful price
 You see these teeth that I ain't got
 And these knots on my bald head
 I'll guarantee you boys, I didn't get 'em there
 A-lyin' home in the bed
 Now take the smart-Aleck in any town
 Of him folks want no part
 He acts like his head was only
 Made to hold his ears apart
 Now he might not like what I'm 'bout to say
 And my words might make him sore
 But I'm just trying to be helpful
 'Cause I been down that road before
 To bully folks and play mean tricks
 Was once my pride and joy
 'Til one day I was toted home
 And mama didn't know her little boy
 My head was swelled up so doggone big
 I couldn't get it through my front door
 Now I ain't just talkin' to hear myself
 I been down that road before
 A little fella about my size
 Got tired of bein' pushed about
 So he went to work and when he got through
 He'd knocked everyone of my teeth out
 One time too many, I rubbed him wrong
 And he evened up the score
 Now that's what happens when you get too big for your britches
 I been down that road before
 Now when you get to thinking you're really smart
 There's somebody smarter then you
 And no matter how much you boast and brag
 You can still learn a thing or two
 Go get you some treatments just like I've had
 And you won't hanker for more
 I've really learned the meaning of living and loving
 'Cause I've been down that road before
 Now the man that walks this rocky road
 Usually gets just what he deserves
 But he's just a helpless servant
 To a master that he servers
 Now I've learned to slow my temper down
 And not to pick no scraps no more
 Boys, it's a lot easier on the head and the eyes
 'Cause I've been down that road before