(Rodney Crowell) In this modern world we're livin' in 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, you better start turnin' 'em down Start to sturnin' down Sire 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 trent Burnin' money every way that you can Speakin' of going for broke That's how it is and lettin' it show That ain't no way to treat your lover Ain't no way to act with strangers Baby, you better start turnin' 'em down Start to turnin' down Baby, better start turnin' Baby, better start turnin' Baby, better start turnin' 'em down
(Rodney Crowell) In this modern world we're livin' in 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, you better start turnin' 'em down Start to sturnin' down Sire 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 trent Burnin' money every way that you can Speakin' of going for broke That's how it is and lettin' it show That ain't no way to treat your lover Ain't no way to act with strangers Baby, you better start turnin' 'em down Start to turnin' down Baby, better start turnin' Baby, better start turnin' Baby, better start turnin' 'em down