A stranger`s a friend    You just don`t know    With a shake of the hand    We could give it a go    I look kinda pale    They call me gringo    You got funny hair    They call you negro       Under the skin say we`re all the same    How come when I turn my back    You call me funny names    How come when I turn my back    You call me funny names    Funny names       I`m not like you    You`re not like me    Don`t think that will ever change    It`s obvious to see    You`re not like me    I`m not like you    Don`t mean that we can`t get along    And like each other too       `Cos under the skin say we`re all the same    How come when I turn my back    You call me funny names    How come when I turn my back    You call me funny names    Funny names       Recognise the difference    Give thanks we ain`t the same    Variety`s the spice of life    Hey fella what`s your name    Some live in the city    Some come from ghettoes    Eat funny food    Speak funny lingo    Yes a stranger`s a friend    You just don`t know    Forever by your side    Just like a shadow       `Cos under the skin say we`re all the same    How come when I turn my back    You call me funny names    How come when I turn my back    You call me funny names    Funny names    How come you call me funny names    Funny names