I've been trying for a very long time
To get my business, my business straight
If you don't know how, to push me on the line
Baby, you got it with you then other time

It ain't what you do, it's how you do
It ain't what you've been through
It's how you've been through
Through

Sticks and stones, they might break my bones
While I'm working, I'm working on the road
Tried to get yourself as high as you can
I can give my boogie, if you wanna dance

It ain't what you do, it's how you do
It ain't what you've been through
It's how you've been through
Through

[guitar solo]

I've been trying for a very long time
To get my business, my business straight
If you don't know how, to push me on the line
Baby, you got it with you then other time
It ain't what you do, it's how you do
It ain't what you've been through
It's why you've been through
Through

Ain't what you're doin'
Baby, ain't what you're doin'
Ain't what you're doin', honey
Ain't what you're doin'

Ain't what you do is how you do
It ain't what you've been through
It's how you've been through