Show You the Way to Go
The Jackson 5 Lyrics


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Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

I don't know everything
But there's something I do know
(I know, I know)
I've read and heard a lot
And now I'm ready to show
That we can come together
And think like one
Come together now
Live together underneath the sun

Please, please let me show you
Let me show, let me show you the way to go
Follow me, my friend
Let me show you, come on
Let me show you the way to go

Just put your trust in me
I'll try not to let you down
(Let you down, let you down)
The job is hard to do
But only we can work this out
'Cause we can help each other to overcome
We can do it
We can do it now
Rejoice everybody
And get the job done

Please, please, please
Just let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Follow me my friend, hey, hey
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Please follow me, now

That we can help each other to overcome
We can do it
We can do it, now
Live together underneath the sun
Please, please, please
Just let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
I swear I'll never let you down
(Let me show you)
Come on
(Let me show you the way to go)
We can do it, we can do it
We can do it, now
(Let me show you)
(Let me show you the way to go)
Let me, let me, let me
Just let me, let me show you, now
(Let me show you)
Come on
(Let me show you the way to go)
(Follow me, follow me)

(Let me show you)
(Let me show you the way to go)

I swear
I'll never let you down
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

Let me show you
I'll never let you down
I'll never let you down
I'll never let you down
Put your hand in mind
We can do it
We can do it
We can work it out
Work it out, work it, work it
Work it out

Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you, yeah

Let me, let me, let me
Let me, let me, let me show you

Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you





Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

Overall Meaning

In "Show You The Way To Go," The Jackson 5 invite their listeners to follow their lead toward harmony and unity. The lyrics encourage cooperation and friendship, suggesting that working together and relying on one another is the best way to achieve success. Throughout the song, the lead singer promises to guide the way to a better and more fulfilling life, reassuring the listener that he will never let them down. The song's upbeat tempo and lively instrumentation provide a sense of optimism and energy that is infectious and uplifting.


Through repetition, The Jackson 5 emphasize the importance of unity, asking their followers to come together and think as one. The lyrics suggest that by working together, we can all live happily and peacefully together under the sun. The song speaks to the desire for connection and togetherness that is human nature, urging listeners to trust in each other and put aside their differences. In essence, "Show You The Way To Go" is a celebration of the power of collaboration, and a call to action for people to come together and work towards a brighter tomorrow.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me show you
I am offering to guide you


Let me show you the way to go
I am offering to guide you towards a better path


I don't know everything
I don't claim to have all the answers


But there's something I do know
I have knowledge that can assist you


I've read and heard a lot
I have learned from various sources


And now I'm ready to show
I am prepared to share my knowledge


That we can come together
We can unite


And think like one
We can have a collective mindset


Come together now
Let's unite now


Live together underneath the sun
Coexist peacefully


Just put your trust in me
Believe in me


I'll try not to let you down
I will do my best not to disappoint you


The job is hard to do
The task is challenging


But only we can work this out
We need to collaborate to solve this problem


'Cause we can help each other to overcome
We are capable of supporting each other to achieve success


Rejoice everybody
Celebrate together


And get the job done
And complete the task


I swear I'll never let you down
I promise not to fail you


Put your hand in mine
Let's work together


We can do it
We are capable of success


Work it out, work it, work it
Let's collaborate and solve our problems




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

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Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

I don’t know everything
But there’s something I do know
(I know, I know)
I’ve read and heard a lot
And now I’m ready to show
That we can come together
And think like one
Come together now
Live together underneath the sun

Please, please let me show you
Let me show, let me show you the way to go
Follow me, my friend
Let me show you, come on
Let me show you the way to go

Just put your trust in me
I’ll try not to let you down
(Let you down, let you down)
The job is hard to do
But only we can work this out
‘Cause we can help each other to overcome
We can do it
We can do it now
Rejoice everybody
And get the job done

Please please please
Just let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Follow me my friend, hey hey
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Please follow me, now

That we can help each other to overcome
We can do it
We can do it, now
Live together underneath the sun
Please please please
Just let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
I swear I’ll never let you down
(Let me show you)
Come on
(Let me show you the way to go)
We can do it, we can do it
We can do it, now
(Let me show you the way to go)
Let me, let me, let me
Just let me, let me show you, now
(Let me show you)
Come on
(Let me show you the way to go)
(Follow me, follow me)

I swear
I’ll never let you down
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go
Let me show you
Let me show you the way to go

Let me show you
I’ll never let you down
I’ll never let you down
I’ll never let you down
Put your hand in mind
We can do it
We can do it
We can work it out
Work it out, work it, work it
Work it out

Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you, yeah

Let me, let me, let me
Let me, let me, let me show you

Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you
Let me show you

Let me show you (come on)
Let me show you the way to go



All comments from YouTube:

@brendafrancis8200

When I hear this song, it takes me to a wonderful time and place. The world today is so different now!!

@brendafrancis8200

@Ray Smith I wish I could go back for a day!!!!

@raysmith7251

@brenda francis 💋

@brendafrancis8200

@Ray Smith Have a blessed day!

@brendafrancis8200

@Ray Smith Hi Ray! That is nice of you. Have a good evening!!🙏

@raysmith7251

..."girl..close your eyes..let that rhythm get into you".."don't try to fight it..there ain't nothing that you can do"..

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@Blueredlady

This song reminds me of 2005, I was 10. My mum had the Jackson 5 greatest hits 3 CD album, I listened to it all and fell I love with young/tween Michael. His voice ❤

@fionaterry-chandler8056

The Philly sound production and MJ’s vocal riffs make this amazing.

@jaygaston1719

The bridge at 3:59. Whew!

@ECFCR

We shouldn't be sad that he is not here with us anymore, we should be happy that he existed on our life time 😊

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