You think you're going nowhere
When you're walking down the street
Acting like you just don't care
When life could be so sweet
Why you wanna be like that
As if there's nothing new
You're not fooling no one
You're not even fooling you

So walk a little slower
And open up your eyes
Sometimes it's so hard to see
The good things passing by
There may never be a sign
No flashing neon light
Telling you to make your move
Or when the time is right

[chorus]
Why not...take a crazy chance
Why not...do a crazy dance
If you lose the moment
You might lose a lot
So why not, why not

You always dress in yellow
When you want to dress in gold
Instead of listening to your heart
You do just what you're told
You keep waiting where you are
For what you'll never know
Let's just get into your car
And go, baby, go

[repeat chorus]

Oh, I could be the one for you
Oh, yeah...maybe yes, maybe no
It could be the thing to do
All I'm saying is you got to let me know

You'll never get to heaven
Or even to l.a.
If you don't believe there's a way

Why not...take a star from the sky
Why not...spread your wings and fly
It might take a little
And it might take a lot
But, why not? why not? 

[repeat chorus]