Don't Ask Me Why

Words and Music by Billy Joel

All the waiters in your grand cafe Leave their tables when you blink Every dog must have his everyday Every drunk must have his drink Don't wait for answers, just take your chances Don't ask me why All your life you've had to stand in line Still you're standing on your feet All your choices make you change your mind Now your calendar's complete Don't wait for answers, just take your chances Don't ask me why You can say the human heart is only make-believe And I am only fighting fire with fire You are still the victim of the accidents you leave Sure as I'm a victim of desire All the servants in your new hotel Throw their roses at your feet Fool them all but baby I can tell You're no stranger to the street Don't ask for favors, don't talk to strangers Don't ask me why

Performed by Billy Joel Yesterday you were an only child Now your ghosts have gone away Oh, you can kill them in the classic style Now you parlez-vous français Don't look for answers, you took your chances Don't ask me why