[Verse 1]
You thought the idea was good
To hang around in my neighborhood
Thought it was a good idea
You even thought it might advance your career

[Pre-Chorus 1]
(Thought that) You thought that time was on your side
(And you) And you can go along for the ride
Thought you wouldn't go too far
Your thoughts have got you where you are

[Chorus]
Never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all
(Never, never, never)
Never promised you a thing, I never knew what things would bring
(Never, never, never)
It can't hurt, It can't hurt
Not gonna hurt you (Doll)
It hasn't helped, it hasn't helped
Hasn't helped you (At all)

[Verse 2]
You believe that being where you've been
Was a way that you could walk right in
And you were sure that going where you've gone
Was a way that you could get up on
[Pre-Chorus 2]
(Had to) You had to do what you had to do
(And you) Bit off more than you could chew
Open you're eyes and look at where you're at
Shut your mouth and swallow that

[Chorus]
Never had a crystal ball, never promised you at all
(Never, never, never)
I never promised you a thing, never knew what things would bring
(Never, never, never)
It can't hurt, it can't hurt
Not gonna hurt you (Doll)
It hasn't helped, it hasn't helped
Hasn't helped you (At all)

[Bridge]
I tried, I tried, I tried, I tried, I can't seem to get through
Yo Dennis, man, see if she'll listen to you

[Trombone solo: Dennis Brockenborough]

[Outro]
Aaahhh!
It can't hurt, it can't hurt
Not gonna hurt you (Doll)
It doesn't help, it doesn't help
Has it helped you (At all?)
It can't hurt, no, it can't hurt
No, it can't hurt you (Doll)
It doesn't help, it hasn't helped
It hasn't help you (At all)