I saw a man break down on New Year's Eve   Drop to his knees and cry hysterically   Screaming nonsense you would not believe   On the sidewalk right in front of me      And I asked him, "Mr., what's the matter   Calm down are you alright   It looks like you could use a doctor   How much have the had to drink tonight"      Remember this is just a temporary trip   If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip      I helped him get back on his feet again   And brushed the slush off his overcoat   He wiped his eyes he shook my hand and then   Before he walked away he sadly cleared his throat      Then he said, "Boy, I'm just old and lonely   But thank you for your concern   Here's wishing you a Happy New Year"   I wished him one back in return      Remember this is just a temporary trip   And if you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip      Then he said, "Boy, I'm just old and lonely   But thank you for your concern   Here's wishing you a Happy New Year"   I wished him one back in return      Remember this is just a temporary trip   If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip      Remember this is just a temporary trip   If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose it