[Verse 1]
I don't know what the world may need
But I'm sure as hell that it starts with me
And that's a wisdom
I've laughed at
I don't know what the world may want
But a good stiff drink it surely don't
So I think I'll go and fix myself a tall one

[Chorus]
'Cause what the world needs now is a new kind of tension
'Cause the old one just bores me to death
'Cause what the world needs now is another folk singer
Like I need a hole in my head

[Verse 2]
I don't know what the world may need
But a V-8 engine's a good start for me
I think I'll drive and find a place to be surly
I don't know what the world may want
But some words of wisdom could comfort us
Think I'll leave that up to someone wiser

[Chorus]
'Cause what the world needs now are some true words of wisdom
Like la la la la la la la la la
'Cause what the world needs now is another folk singer
Like I need a hole in my head
[Bridge]
I don't know what the world may need
And I'll never grasp your complexities
I'd be happy just to get your attention
I don't know what the world may want
But your long sweet body lying next to mine
Could certainly raise my spirits

[Chorus]
'Cause what the world needs now is a new Frank Sinatra
So I can get you in bed
What the world needs now is another folk singer
Like I need a hole in my head

[Outro]
What the world needs now
What the world needs now
Is another folk singer like I need a hole in my head, head, head
What the world needs now
What the world needs now
Is a new Frank Sinatra so I can get you in bed
What the world needs now
What the world needs now
Is another folk singer like I need a hole in my head
What the world needs now
What the world needs now
Is another folk singer like I need a hole in my head