Robert Palmer - Johnny And Mary lyrics

Johnny's always running around

Trying to find certainty.

He needs all the world to confirm

That he ain't lonely.

Mary counts the walls

says he tires easily.

Johnny thinks the world would be right

If it would buy truth from him.

Mary says he changes his mind

More than a woman

But she made her bed

Even when the chance was slim.

Johnny says he's willing to learn

When he decides he's a fool.

Johnny says he'll live anywhere

When he earns time to.

Mary combs her hair

Says he should be used to it.

Mary

always hedges her bets

She never knows what to think.

She says he still acts

Like he's being discovered

Scared that he'll be caught

Without a second thought.

Johnny feels he's wasting his breath

Trying to talk sence to her.

Mary says he's lacking a real

Sense of proportion

So she combs her hair

Knows he tires easily.

Johnny's always running around

Trying to find certainty.

He needs all the world to confirm

That he ain't lonely.

Mary counts the wall

Says she should be used to it.