[Intro]What a drag it is getting old[Verse 1]"Kids are different today"I hear every mother sayMother needs something todayTo calm her downAnd though she's not really illThere's a little yellow pill[Chorus]She goes running for the shelterOf her mother's little helperAnd it helps her on her wayGets her through her busy day[Verse 2]"Things are different today"I hear every mother sayCooking fresh food for her husband's just a dragSo she buys an instant cakeAnd she burns a frozen steak[Chorus]And goes running for the shelterOf her mother's little helperAnd two help her on her wayGet her through her busy day[Bridge]"Doctor, pleaseSome more of these"Outside the doorShe took four moreWhat a drag it is getting old[Verse 3]"Men just aren't the same today"I hear every mother say"They just don't appreciate that you get tired"They're so hard to satisfyYou can tranquilize your mind[Chorus]So go running for the shelterOf a mother's little helperAnd four help you through the nightHelp to minimize your plight[Bridge]"Doctor, pleaseSome more of these"Outside the doorShe took four moreWhat a drag it is getting old[Verse 4]"Life's just much too hard today"I hear every mother sayThe pursuit of happinessJust seems a boreAnd if you take more of thoseYou will get an overdose[Chorus]No more running for the shelterOf a mother's little helperThey just helped you on your wayThrough your busy, dying day[Outro]Hey!
