It's easier to tell a lie than it is to tell the truth It's easier to kill a fly than it is to turn it loose It's easier to criticize somebody else Than to see yourself, ooh It's easier to give a sigh and be like all the rest Who stand around and crucify you while you do your best It's easier to see the books upon the shelf Than to see yourself, ooh It's easier to hurt someone and make them cry Than it is to dry their eyes I got tired of fooling around with other people's lies Rather I'd find someone that's true It's easier to say you won't than it is to feel you can It's easier to drag your feet than it is to be a man It's easier to look at someone else's wealth Than to see yourself, ooh See yourself It's easier to see the books upon the shelf Than to see yourself, ooh It's easier to criticize somebody else Than to see yourself, ooh