(Rodney Crowell)



In this modern world we're livin'

The rules ain't like they've ever been

Speakin' of spreading it thin

That's what you do, flashing your soul

That ain't no way to treat your lover

Ain't no way to act with feelings

Baby, better start turnin' em down



Now it's a brave new wave we're roarin' in

Hanging out, out on the rock 'n roll fringe

Speaking of running around

All over town, lettin' it show

That ain't no way to treat your lover

Ain't no way to act in public

Baby, don't better start turnin' em down, start to turnin' down



Sure is clear ain't nothin' easy any more

Sure gets cloudy when I look in all directions

Sure is rainin' like this feeling in my heart

Sure is crazy how you're acting



In this latest craze or current trend

Burnin' money every way that you can

Speakin' of goin' for broke

That's how it is and lettin' it slow

That ain't no way to treat your lover

Ain't no way to act with strangers

Baby, you'd better start turnin' em down, start to turnin' down



Baby, better start turnin'

Baby, better start turnin' 'em down

Baby, better start turnin'