Lyrics:

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
(Ho ha) And I asked him "Mister, what's the matter
(Ho ha) Calm down are you alright?
(Ho ha) It looks like you could use a doctor
(Ho ha) And how much have you had to drink tonight?"
Remember this is just a temporary trip
If you stay down too long you can sometimes lose your grip
(Ho ha)
(Ho ha)
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
(Ho ha) Then he said "Son I'm just old and lonely
(Ho ha) But thank you for your concern
(Ho ha) Here's wishing you a Happy New Year
(Ho ha) 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
(Ho ha)
(Ho ha)
(Ho ha)
(Ho ha)
(Ho ha)

(Ho ha) Then he said "Son I'm just old and lonely
(Ho ha) But thank you for your concern
(Ho ha) Here's wishing you a Happy New Year
(Ho ha) 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
Ho ha ha