Early in the morning
I hear my neighbor's stereo
The telephone should start ringing
As usual
I listen to my answering machine
Screening all my calls
Solicitor wrong numbers
And some I just don't know

Chorus:
I don't know what to say
But how are you today

I mailed your letter the other day
But it's got so far to go
Someone backed into my car
Now there's a dent in my door
Now I can't stand eating breakfast
Early in the morning
Now there's someone knocking at my door
It's a friend who's getting married
I hope this one lasts longer
Than the one before

Chorus:
I don't know what to say
But how are you today

I got the blues this morning
Oh trying to make it through
I live and to love you sometimes suffer
My neighbor called it payin' dues

Solo

Another day just a fading memory
Flashes across my eyes
Here and there happy said
Oh Lord got to make this rhyme
Nothing much to tell you
But I've got so much on my mind
Guess I'll put this pencil down
Sincerely your friend I

Chorus:
I don't know what to say
But how are you today
(repeat chorus)