Originally released in June 1975 as the lead single from his fourth studio album Frampton, "Show Me the Way" gained popularity after being recorded live and released in February 1976 as the lead single from his live album Frampton Comes Alive! The song reached number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming his biggest hit until "I'm in You" in 1977.

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 Show Me the Way lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group