Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billy Joel
Vocals
Liberty De Vitto
Drums
Doug Stegmeyer
Bass Guitar
Russell Javors
Acoustic Rhythm Guitar
David Brown
Lead Acoustic Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Billy Joel
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Phil Ramone
Producer
Jim Boyer
Engineer
Bradshaw Leigh
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
All the waiters in your grand cafe
Leave their tables when you blink
Oh, every dog must have his every day
Every drunk must have his drink
[Chorus]
Don't wait for answers
Just take your chances
Don't ask me why
[Verse 2]
All your life you had to stand in line
Still you're standing on your feet
Oh, all your choices made you change your mind
Now your calendar's complete
[Chorus]
Don't wait for answers
Just take your chances
Don't ask me why
[Bridge]
Mmm, you can say the human heart is only make-believe
I am only fighting fire with fire
But you are still a victim of the accidents you leave
As sure as I'm a victim of desire
[Verse 3]
All the servants in your new hotel
Throw their roses at your feet
Oh, fool them all, but baby, I can tell
You're no stranger to the street
[Chorus]
Don't ask for favors
Don't talk to strangers
Don't ask me why
[Verse 4]
Yesterday you were an only child
Now your ghosts have gone away, oh
You can kill them in the classic style
Now you parlez-vous français
[Chorus]
Don't look for answers
You took your chances
Don't ask me why
Don't ask me why
Written by: William Martin Joel