[Verse 1]
I made a resolution and I plan to keep my word
But I need you to make it work
You've got to read the message
Understand what's on my mind
'Cause not to see would be a crime
And we could lose it anytime

[Chorus]
We've got to show some respect
We've got to learn to protect
Don't take it for granted, I know
That if you want to stay close
We've got to show some respect

[Verse 2]
Well, I believe in working, but I believe in a little help
'Cause I'm not a light unto myself
We got a thing of value, why settle for second best?
We don't know what's up ahead
And we can't let ourselves forget

[Chorus]
We've got to show some respect
We've got to learn to protect
Don't take it for granted, I know
That if you want to stay close
We've got to show some respect
[Verse 3]
For the things that I love about you
For the woman that you see inside
Don't let it walk out the door
Love follows every time, ow

[Instrumental]

[Bridge]
For the littlest things, all the things that I love about you
For the woman that you see inside

[Chorus]
We've got to show some respect
We've got to learn to protect
Don't take it for granted, I know
That if you want to stay close
We've got to show some respect
We've got to learn to protect
Don't take it for granted, I know
That if you want to stay close
We've got to show some respect
We've got to show some respect
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