Play it by the rules (3:05) See the man I love He’s smiling at me Says he’s working He don’t know how long he’s gonna be Going south, going up north For a 38 hours ride He sure keeps me unsatisfied Well, don’t treat your woman like a fool If you wanna keep playing this game Play it by the rules Play it, play it, play it by the rules Play it, play it, play it by the rules There goes the man I need He’s hardworking indeed He says he’s going away Digging ditches every day Going east, going west Well I can’t no longer stand the test All this digging he should give it a rest  ‘Cause your woman she ain’t no fool If you wanna keep playing this game Play it by the rules Play it, play it, play it by the rules One day you’re gonna knock on my door I’m gonna tell you baby, knock no more  ‘Cause if you keep digging on This little woman is gone, babe See the man I loved He’s waving after me He’s gotta meet the man He don’t know how long he’s gonna be Riding to the city, riding down town Only for a short ride To keep him satisfied But your woman she ain’t no fool If you wanna keep playing this game Play it by the rules Play it, play it, play it by the rules (Play it by the rules babe) Play it, play it, play it by the rules (You gotta play it, play it, by the rules) Play it, play it, play it by the rules Play it, play it, play it by the rules Muziek/tekst: Peter van Gameren & Frédérique Spigt. (P) 1988 SBK Songs Holland BV (C) 1988 CBS Grammofoonplaten BV