Wasting away on the pavement
Is no one's idea of a really good time
Can't be down in the dumps when the money's chest high
I've checked all my sources
They confirmed that I'm right

Try it your way
I just did that
Not wasting that time again
What the book say
I did that too
Not wasting that time again

Trial and error is a surefire folly
The morning will be riding in soon
I don't want to be holding the bag
When the truck comes pulling in
I'm keeping my cool

Try it your way
I just did that
Not wasting that time again
What the book say
I did that too
Not wasting that time again

With the long arm it's a short ride
And your companionship is fine
When the guardrails are on

Walking the tightrope for hours a day
Is the quick way to riding in chains
To be the odd one out
When the cars come rolling in
Try to keep from forgetting my name
The guns are loaded and the bombs will explode
If this pot ever decides to blow
I don't want to be holding the bag
Without reinforcements
This life has taken its toll

Try it your way
I just did that
Not wasting that time again
What the book say
I did that too
Not wasting that time again

Stephen Murphy - Drums, Bass, Guitar Solo
Nick Nunziata - Guitar, Vocals