Why'd you want to do that to me

You treat me like a fool

Why, yes, you do, I want to know why

Why, I want to know why



Baby, baby, baby, I can't tell what's on your mind

You avoid the situation, just trying to be kind

If you want to tell me something then, baby, let me know

cause the truth is often kinder than the lies that follow, follow, follow



First you say you want me, then it's oh, no

then you say you need me, shame you don't show

First you say you want me, then it's oh, no

then you say you need me, shame you don't show, show



Why, if you love me, are you treating me this way

I want to know why

I want to know why, if you love me, do you say the things you say

I want to know why



Baby, baby, baby, is there something I should know

I detect a changing of season, your loving touch is cold

If you want to tell me something then say it to me now

cause the truth is often kinder than the pain of doubt



First you say you want me, then it's oh, no

then you say you need me, shame you don't show

First you say you want me, then it's oh, no

then you say you need me, shame you don't show, show



Why, if you love me, are you treating me this way

I want to know why

I want to know why, if you love me, do you say the things you say

I want to know why



Why, if you love me, are you treating me this way

I want to know why

I want to know why, if you love me, do you say the things you say

I want to know why



Yes, I want to know why, baby

After all that we've been through

Tell me, tell me why

I want to know why, why

Why, tell me why, tell me

I want to know why, tell me why, tell me, tell me



Why, do you need me

Why, do you wa