Thought I'd done my time
Thought I knew about you
But that just goes to show foolish
Thought you were my kind
Thought this love was true
Why, oh, why?

Tell me, baby, how was I to know
It was impossible, you never let it show
I thought your loving was a certainty
But I couldn't see what you were doing to me
No matter how I try I can’t forget your lies
All those lies

But keep on looking over your shoulder
You’d better believe ‘coz I guarantee

Love’s gonna get ya sooner or later
You've been too much of a smooth operator
You’re just a lowdown love imitator
But I can’t let you go
(No, I can’t let you go, never gonna let ya go)

Talking to my friends, they all knew the truth
I never guessed I’d be the last to know
My heart was yours to give
Look what you've put me through
Why, oh, why?

I never thought that you would let me down
You’re unbelievable, you said you’d be around
Can’t believe this always happens to me
What am I to do, I’m down on my knees
No matter what I do, I can’t get over you
Not this time

Keep on looking over your shoulder
You better believe ‘coz I guarantee

Love’s gonna get ya sooner or later
You've been too much of a smooth operator
You’re just a lowdown love imitator
But I can’t let you go
(No, I can’t let you go, never gonna let ya go)