Painted By Numbers
by Muddy Waters
Could I act like you and put a smile on my face
Not even for a second, would I lie to myself
Too many things are missing and there's a tear in my eye
It's not a question or an answer but it will change your mind
Not even for a second, would I lie to myself
Too many things are missing and there's a tear in my eye
It's not a question or an answer but it will change your mind
We'll be the same tomorrow
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
You said it was love
I said I'd like you to be mine
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
You said it was love
I said I'd like you to be mine
I couldn't act like you but I can love like you do
Between us there is something, I can't explain it to you
Between us there is something, I can't explain it to you
We'll be the same tomorrow
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
You said it was love
I got what I need to get by
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
You said it was love
I got what I need to get by
We'll be the same tomorrow
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
Sing a song for sorrow
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
You said it was love
I got what I need to get by.
'Cause we all been painted by numbers
We're dancin' as we borrow
You said it was love
I got what I need to get by.
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