I Was Only Joking

Ever since I was a kid at school
I messed around with all the rules

Apologized then realized

I'm not different after all
.

Me and the boys thought we had it sussed

Valentinos all of us

My dad said we looked ridiculous

But boy we broke some hearts
.

In and out of jobs, running free

Waging war with society

Dumb blank faces stare back at me

But nothing ever changed

.

Promises made in the heat of the night

Creeping home before it got to light

I wasted all that precious time

and blamed it on the wine

.

I was only joking my dear

Looking for a way to hide my fear

What kind of fool was I

I could never win

.

Never found a compromise

Collected lovers like butterflies

Illusions of that grand first prize

are slowly wearing thin
.

Suzie baby you were good to me

Giving love unselfishly

But you took it all too seriously

I guess it had to end

.

Now you ask me if I'm sincere

That's the question that I always fear

Verse seven is never clear

But I'll tell you what you want to hear
.

I try to give you all you want

But giving love is not my strongest point

If that's the case it's pointless going on

I'd rather be alone
.

'Cause what I'm doing must be wrong

Pouring my heart out in a song

Owning up for prosperity

For the whole damn world to see

.

Quietly now while I turn a page

Act one is over without costume change

The principal would like to leave the stage

The crowd don't understand

.

by

Rod Stewart

.