Tell me why you're messing around Tell me why you're messing around We were happy, as a matter of fact Everything was going right, we just started a family That's why it's hard to believe the things I heard about you You were running around town, chasing all the young girls down Now I'm seeing myself, the things you did are true And there's no reason why you should need someone new I never denied you my love, I gave you all of me So I'd really like to know why you're doing this to me Tell me Tell me why you're messing around Tell me Tell me why you're messing around It takes a lot of courage to face the fact That I'm losing someone I love a lot You are my love, my life, baby, why you hurt me? Can't you see I don't want you to go? So let me know, as long as you want me I will always be there waiting for you, my dear It's up to you, you do what you've got to do But before you go, tell me what I want to know Tell me Tell me why you're messing around Tell me, tell me Tell me why you're messing around Tell me Tell me I gave you all my love So why do this to me? I don't think those girls are better How much better can they be? Tell me what they're doing for you That you feel I cannot do And I'll show you that I can I can do much better too I've got to know, I want to know Tell me why you're messing around I've got to know, why you do me so I've got to know, tell me, tell me Tell me Tell me Tell me Tell me Tell me, tell me Tell me why you're messing around Tell me Tell me why you're messing around I've got to know Tell me why you're messing around Tell me Tell me why you're messing around No, no, no