Oh won’t you show me the way/
I want you day after day.

The power of Peter Frampton’s “Show Me the Way” is clearly in the introduction of the talkbox to rock music.  Musicians used it after Frampton, but none incorporated in into a song a well as this. I have only heard one other musician use it effectively, and that is Joe Walsh. It is such an amazing instrument that really seems to make your guitar “talk”.

Another great aspect of this recording is the crowd. They really bring an excitement to the performance that is missing on the regular recording. They realize they are witnessing something amazing and you can feel their energy. This is one of the best live performances ever recorded.

“Show Me the Way” is about how Frampton is so caught up in his new girlfriend that it is negatively affecting his own life. He is wondering what she is thinking, over-analyzing her, over-analyzing himself. He wants to be good for her…he wants to make this simple for her: how about if you just show me what to do and I’ll do it?

Show Me The Way Lyrics

I wonder how you’re feeling
There’s ringing in my ears
And no one to relate to except the sea
Who can I believe in?
I’m kneeling on the floor
There has to be a force
Who do I phone?
The stars are out and shining
But all I really want to know

Oh won’t you show me the way
I want you show me the way

Well, I can see no reason,
You living on your nerves
When someone drops a cup and I submerge
I’m swimming in a circle,
I feel I’m going down
There has to be a fool
To play my part
Someone thought of healing,
But all I really want to know

Oh won’t you show me the way
I want you show me the way
I want you day after day

I wonder if I’m dreaming
I feel so unashamed
I can’t believe this is happening to me
I watch you when you’re sleeping
And then I want to take your love

Oh won’t you show me the way
Oh won’t you show me the way
I want you day after day
I want you day after day
Oh won’t you show me the way
I want you day after day

Songwriters: Peter Kenneth Frampton