(Michael McDonald & Ed Sanford)
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Who are you
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Are you someone that I knew
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Or did you come and go inside a dream
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Well, you look the same
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Even though you say you've changed
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You can't hide the shame of a guilty heart
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[Chorus:]
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Well, I know there's a reason love don't always rhyme
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So you think by leavin' you're not wasting precious time
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Love's not always happiness
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Sad, but it's true, girl
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Every fool's got to learn he's got nothing to lose
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Playin' by the rules
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What's your plan
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Will you try just one more man
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And trade a thrill that's gone for a brand new start
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Will you love him only
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Until you leave him lonely
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When he tries to change and tame your restless heart
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[Chorus]
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When are you gonna learn
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That a love is earned
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Sometimes you got to fight
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But, oh, baby-that's all right
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Playin' By The Rules
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| Michael McDonald |
