I've Been My Own Worst Friend - Sandy Denny, The Strawbs

At the gate you will wait, hesitate, it’s just a game

I’ve got my life to live

You must take what you make from the fake without a name

I’ve nothing more to give.

But if pleasure means money then take it all

I’ll make sure I’m out the next time you call

I know that something always turns up in the end

I’ve been my own worst friend.

I was blind, you were kind, now I find that I was shy

Nothing to do but leave

Understand it was planned like the sand I’m high and dry

I’ve no more dreams to weave.

But if pleasure means money then take it all

I’ll make sure I’m out the next time you call

I know that something always turns up in the end

I’ve been my own worst friend.

Like a fool, I was cool, as a rule it works out fine

This time it worked out wrong

Now you’ve turned, I have learned, I’ve earned that which is mine

Why not take me along?

But if pleasure means money, you better take it all

I’ll make sure I’m out the next time you call

I know that something always turns up in the end

I’ve been my own worst friend.