that my life would soon move over from the fast lane

gone would be the days of all by drinkin and my carrying on

but when I settled down

the party king uncrowned

this stubborn memory hadn't faded

too many dumb mistakes

and all the grief it makes

left nothing else to be debated



and if you say that you understand then you're lyin'

but if you figure that I'm alright now I can't deny it



Baby's coming back

baby's coming back 

and I'm on my best behavior

I can't take it anymore 

I just woke up on the floor today

I've long run out of my last chances but she's on her way



If I had a dollar for every single time I fought her 

I'd buy a handgun

but that couldn't shoot away 

the bull's eye that she made on my heart



and if I sound like a beaten man well I guess so

but on her way is the sweetest prize and I can't let go



What I told her on the telephone was that I'd been so bad

I wouldn't blame her if she mowed down these wild oats I'd sown

but when she said she'd give me one more chance

I said knock three times when you arrive



Baby's coming back