It's a Shame, It's a Game

Out last night in my Sunday stripes (You didn't want to know me) At the Tuesday hop if I wear drainpipes (You say you're gonna throw me) The way you treat me's frightening Strike me down like lightning You know it's a shame (You didn't want to know) It's a game (You say you're gonna throw me) Out of town there's a story round (You're staying with another) At the picture show so the rumour goes (You've been playing with my brother) I don't know where I'm standing You give me such a bumpy landing It's a shame (You're staying with another) It's a game (You've been playing with my brother) Getting a bad reaction Chasin' my girls best friend Wonder should I walk on home Plan a break-up or shake hands and make up again It's a shame, it's a game (It's a a shame it's a game) Wah ooh It's a shame, it's a game Wah ooh I was out tonight looking wild in white (You didn't want to know me) Tried to catch a hint on how to jive (You didn't want to show me) I haven't got a dogs chance If I don't know how to hip-dance It's a shame (You didn't want to know me) It's a game (You didn't want to show me) Wah ooh I really felt hip wearing my stripes, baby It's a shame (It's a shame, it's a game) And I really thought my drainpipes were outta sight Yeah, it's a shame (It's a shame, it's a game) Well, you struck me down like lightning, baby, I didn't know what to do, ha (It's a shame, it's a game) There's so many rumors about me and about you I don't know what to do It's a shame I don't know what to do, baby I need ya (It's a shame, it's a game) Oh, c'mon and teach me how to hip jive (It's a shame, it's a game)