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

[Chorus:]
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
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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
Lyrics: Playin' by the Rules, Michael McDonald [end]