REO Speedwagon Album

So you figure that you've got him all figured out
He's a sweet talking stud who can melt a girl's heart with his pout
He's the kind of lover that the ladies dream about
Whoo, yes he is

He's got plenty of cash, he's got plenty of friends
He drives women wild, then he drives off in a Mercedes-Benz
He's got a long wick with a flame at both ends
He's hot

But don't let him go
Just give him a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go

He makes you so angry, he makes you so sore
The wait may be worth it, but how can you wait anymore
When you're wondering what you're waiting for
Baby, I don't know

But don't let him go
Just give him a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go
Don't let him go

Baby, don't let him go
Just give him a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go
Don't let him go

Baby, don't let him go
He just needs a chance to grow
Take it easy, take it slow
And don't let him go
Don't let him go

Don't let him go
Don't let him go
Don't let him go

Don't let him go
Don't let him go
Don't let him go, oh no

You should have seen by the look in my eyes, baby
There was somethin missin'
You should have known by the tone of my voice, maybe
But you didn't listen
You played dead
But you never bled
Instead, you lay still in the grass
All coiled up and hissin'

And though I know all about those men
Still, I don't remember
'Cause it was us, baby, way before then
And we're still together
And I meant
Every word I said
When I said that I love you, I meant
That I love you forever

And I'm gonna keep on loving you
'Cause it's the only thing I want to do
I don't want to sleep
I just want to keep on loving you

And I meant
Every word I said
When I said that I love you, I meant
That I love you forever

And I'm gonna keep on loving you
'Cause it's the only thing I want to do
I don't want to sleep
I just want to keep on loving you

Baby, I'm gonna keep on loving you
'Cause it's the only thing I want to do
I don't want to sleep
I just want to keep on loving you

I saw you at midnight, in a dream that I had.
From nowhere, you stood there, and you seemed so sad.
And a vicious decision is drivin' me mad.
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?

You were different, indifferent, unbelievably cool.
I approached you, to show you, that I'm nobody's fool.
And an error, caused terror, as I sensed your dare.
Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?

Should I follow my head, or follow my heart?
You've got the lead, baby I've got a start.
Should I follow my head?
Should I follow my heart?
Should I follow my head, or my heart?
Follow my heart.

In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter ooh in your letter
In your letter ooh in your letter

In your letter you said you didn't love me
You said you're gonna leave me
But you could've said it better
Oh in your letter, you said you couldn't face me
You said you could replace me
But you could've said it better

You could've left him only
For an evening let him be lonely
But you hid behind your poison pen and his pride
You could've told him something
And proved to me you don't love him
But you hid behind your future full of lies

Instrumental bridge

You could've left him only
For an evening let him be lonely
But you hid behind your poison pen and his pride
You could've told him something
And proved to me you don't love him
But you hid behind your future full of lies

In your letter you said you didn't love me
You said you're gonna leave me
But you could've said it better
Oh in your letter, you said you couldn't face me
You said you could replace me
But you could've said it better

Heard it from a friend who
Heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another you been messin' around
They say you got a boyfriend
You're out late every weekend
They're talkin' about you and it's bringin' me down

But I know the neighborhood
And talk is cheaper when the story is good
And the tales grow taller on down the line
But I'm telling you, babe
That I don't think it's true, babe
And even if it is, keep this in mind

You take it on the run, baby
If that's the way you want it, baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it
Not for a minute
You're under the gun
So you take it on the run

You're thinking up your white lies
You're putting on your bedroom eyes
You say you're coming home but you won't say when
But I can feel it coming
If you leave tonight, keep running
And you need never look back again

You take it on the run, baby
If that's the way you want it, baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it
Not for a minute
You're under the gun
So you take it on the run

Take it on the run, baby
If that's the way you want it, baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it
Not for a minute
You're under the gun
So you take it on the run

Take it on the run, baby
If that's the way you want it, baby
Then I don't want you around
I don't believe it
Not for a minute
You're under the gun
So you take it on the run

Heard it from a friend who
Heard it from a friend who
Heard it from another you been messin' around

She doesn't like the tough guys
They think that they can do anything they please
But they're gonna get a surprise
When she brings them to their knees

'Cause she doesn't like the rough guys
They think that they can have any girl they choose
They've got tricks, but my baby's got wise
So in case you haven't heard the news

She doesn't like the tough guys
She doesn't like the rough guys
So find someone your own size
'Cause she's not afraid of you

She doesn't like the tough guys
She says that they've got brains all where they sit
They think they're full of fire
She thinks they're full of shit

'Cause she doesn't like the tough guys
She doesn't like the rough guys
She's gonna call your bluff, guys
And you better believe it's true
She don't like you, no

Ooh, she doesn't like the tough guys
They think that they can do anything they please
But they're gonna get a surprise
When she brings them to their knees

'Cause she doesn't like the rough guys
They act like they can have any girl they choose
They've got tricks, but my baby's got wise
So in case you haven't heard the news

She doesn't like the tough guys
She doesn't like the rough guys
So find someone you own size
'Cause she's not afraid of you

She doesn't like the rough guys
She says she's heard enough lies
She's gonna call your bluff, guys
And you better believe it's true

Tough guys
Tough guys
Ooh, tough guys (you might as well forget her)
Tough guys (ooh, you know, you know she loves me better)
Tough guys
Tough guys

I found out just a little too late.
I had my doubt, but I decided to wait.
Even though I could feel somethin' comin'
It came as such a surprise.
I should have known when you first started
runnin' away before my eyes.

I'm so out of season
You left me cold and I'm standin' here freezin'.
I'm so out of season now.

I lost out.
I wasn't playing to win.
And I think about
How I just took it all in.

Just when I thought
I couldn't get any higher
You cut me down to size.
I should have noticed
When you put out the fire.
Instead, I just closed my eyes.

I'm so out of season.
You left me cold and I'm standin' here freezin'.
I'm so out of season now.

I'm so out of season
You let me go and you gave me no reason.
I'm so out of season now.

She looked at me with fire in her eyes
Looks can't kill but she certainly tries
and try as she might
I'm gonna be alright
Shakin'it loose tonight

She said "Honey, forget me quick"
Another fool another Hollywood trick
Movin'on a red light
But I'm gonna be alright
Shakin'it loose tonight

I got to go there's someone on the phone
Knock on my door but there's nobody home
I turned out the light
But I'm gonna be alright
Shakin it loose tonight

Shake, shake, shakin'it loose tonight
Shake, shake, shakin'it loose tonight
I'm gonna make it
Shakin it loose tonight

You've got it. I want it.
Surrender. Don't run away.
Some say I'm cold-blooded.
I'd say I'm just not that way.

I need someone tonight.
Someone to hold on to me tight.
I need someone tonight.

If I could convince you,
If you would just say all right.
I'd treat you so tender.
Then leave you and never write.

I need someone tonight.
Someone to hold on to me tight.
I need someone tonight.

I know a place where you can go
When you're flyin high or layin low
And I've got the time
I've got plenty to spare
I've got the time, and I've got the place
I just wish you were there


I've got* the will(yeah)to have you around
Whether you're up, or whether you're down
And I know the way
To make you shine(oooh,yeah)
I've got the will, and I've got the way
I just wish you were there