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
says 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 when the chance was slim

Johnny says he's willing to learn
When he decides he's a fool
Johnny says he'll live anywhere
When he earns time to
Mary combs her hair
Says he should be used to it

Mary
always hedges her bets
She never knows what to think
She says he still acts
Like he's being discovered

Scared that he'll be caught
Without a second thought

Johnny feels he's wasting his breath
Trying to talk sence to her
Mary says he's lacking a real
Sense of proportion

So she combs her hair
Knows he tires easily

Johnny's always running around
Trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm
That he ain't lonely
Mary counts the wall
Says she should be used to it