Johnny's always running around
Trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm
That he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Knows he tires easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right
If it would buy truth from him
Mary says he changes his mind
More than a woman
But she made her bed
Even though the chance was slim

Johnny's always running around, running around, running around
Johnny's always running around, running away

Johnny says he's willing to learn
When he decides he's a fool
Johnny says he'll live anywhere
When he has time to
Mary combs her hair
Says she should be used to it
Mary always hedges her bets
She never knows what to think
She says he's still acting like he's being discovered
Scaring that he'll get caught
Without a second thought

Johnny's always running around, running around, running around
Johnny's always running around, running away

Johnny feels he's wasting his breath
Trying to talk sense to her
Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion
Mary counts the walls
Says she should be used to it

Johnny's always running around, running around, running around
Johnny's always running around, running away

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Johnny's always running around, running around, running around
Johnny's always running around, running away
Johnny's always running around, running around, running around
Johnny's always running around, running around, running around
Johnny's always running around, running around, running around