Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Billy Joel
Billy Joel
Vocals
Liberty De Vitto
Liberty De Vitto
Drums
Doug Stegmeyer
Doug Stegmeyer
Bass Guitar
Russell Javors
Russell Javors
Acoustic Rhythm Guitar
David Brown
David Brown
Lead Acoustic Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Billy Joel
Billy Joel
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Phil Ramone
Phil Ramone
Producer
Jim Boyer
Jim Boyer
Engineer
Bradshaw Leigh
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
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