Michael McDonald - Playin' By The Rules lyrics

(Michael McDonald & Ed Sanford)

Who are you

Are you someone that I knew

Or did you come and go inside a dream

Well, you look the same

Even though you say you've changed

You can't hide the shame of a guilty heart

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Well, I know there's a reason love don't always rhyme

So you think by leavin' you're not wasting precious time

Love's not always happiness

Sad, but it's true, girl

Every fool's got to learn he's got nothing to lose

Playin' by the rules

What's your plan

Will you try just one more man

And trade a thrill that's gone for a brand new start

Will you love him only

Until you leave him lonely

When he tries to change and tame your restless heart

[Chorus]

When are you gonna learn

That a love is earned

Sometimes you got to fight

But, oh, baby-that's all right