I live in the house next door and we've been friends for years
I've watched a good love die and joy turn into tears
And now it's who gets this and who keeps that
But there's so much more at stake
Oh I wish that they could work it out for Pete's sake

Little Pete turned four years old just the other day
His dad said I love you son here's your gift but I can't stay
And he cried so hard when his daddy left
It was more that I could take
Oh I wish that they could work it out for Pete's sake

Cause young hearts are tender how easily they break
And why do the little ones have to pay for our mistakes
If we only took the time to give more than we take
I know that love could work it out for Pete's sake

His mama worked late one night so she left the boy with me
And right before I tucked him in he got down on his knees
He said I don't know why my mommy cries or why daddy went away
But could you put 'em back together Lord for Pete's sake

Young hearts are tender...
Oh for Pete's sake