(Games, they'll play around)
(Fill you up with lies then they'll let you down)

Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down
Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down

I tried to hold what I have for you inside
I've been patient long enough, gotta go on with my life
No more stress, I must confess to you
The games you play, I made the rules

It's not to say that I've been untrue
I came close, but all the lovin', it went to you
Don't cry, don't be surprised
Mister, you're two steps behind

Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down
Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down

I know you're under pressure
Your friends all hold a job
But why you're tellin' lies on me
Boy, you know you made it hard
I need a man, a real one to last
And who'll do everything I ask

It's not to say that I've been untrue
I came close, but all the lovin', it went to you
Don't cry, don't be surprised
Mister, you're two steps behind

Games, they'll play around
They'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down
Games, they'll play around
You know they'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down

Forget that you knew me, don't try to apologize
Along with compassion, I was searching for alibis
I left on a sad note, I knew that your heart broke
I didn't care 'cause I was dodgin' the gun smoke

See, I believe that it's trapped in your system
'Cause every man livin' has a little dog in them
The game that you're runnin', it's tired and through
So, baby, now you realize the game's on you

Oh, it's not to say that I've been untrue
I came close, but all the lovin', it went to you
Don't cry, don't be surprised
Mister, you're two steps behind

Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down
Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down

Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down
Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down

Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down
Games, they'll play around
I'll fill you up with lies then they'll let you down