I wanna do it
My, but it's trouble every day
And a battle of the wills gets you down


And you don't wanna fight
But it's hard to walk away

When a shadow of the good girl gets you bound

Baby, well behaved never lasts for long

You pull away and we've all heard the same old song
Where he ties you down, he doesn't want you strong
If he wants you well behaved, your love won't last for long


So you think you've learned your lesson
And you finally get away

And a boy with good intentions steals your heart

But you make him ask permission

Like when a child goes out to play
In a battle for attention, you start


But baby, well behaved never lasts for long
You pull away and we've all heard the same old song
Where you tie him down, you don't want him strong

If you want him well behaved, your love won't last for long

Baby, well behaved never lasts for long

You pull away and we've all heard the same old song
Where he ties you down, he doesn't want you strong
If he wants you well behaved, your love won't last for long


Your love won't last for long
Won't last for long


Won't last for long