[Chorus]
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Long ways from home
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
A long ways from home

[Verse 1]
Now be careful how you treat a stranger
By belyin' you turn him away
But the fear that he might endanger
Will drive him from your gate

[Chorus]
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Long ways from home
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
A long ways from home

[Verse 2]
Be mindful of your speakin'
Careful how you go along
You must always treat a poor stranger right
And accept him in your home

[Chorus]
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Long ways from home
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
A long ways from home
[Verse 3]
Now all of us down here are strangers
None of us have no home
Don't ever hurt your brother
And cause him to feel alone

[Chorus]
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Long ways from home
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
A long ways from home

[Chorus]
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Long ways from home
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
A long ways from home

[Chorus]
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
Long ways from home
Everybody ought to treat a stranger right
A long ways from home