nazareth
why don't you read the book
Donâ€™t talk to the pilot When heâ€™s flyinâ€™ Donâ€™t smile at the soldier Heâ€™s on parade Donâ€™t come creeping round, youâ€™ll Catch me cryinâ€™ No more talkinâ€™ â€˜bout it Itâ€™s all been said You drawn such a fine line baby Learninâ€™ all the rules Why donâ€™t ya read between them sometimes You wonâ€™t look such a fool Why donâ€™t you read the book, why donâ€™t you read the book Why donâ€™t you read the book, why donâ€™t you read the book Why show all your aces To the gambler If he calls your hand Youâ€™re gonna lose Donâ€™t trust first impressions Of a stranger Private informationâ€™s Just tellinâ€™ tales * You draw such a fine line baby Learninâ€™ all the rules Why donâ€™t ya read between them sometimes You wonâ€™t look such a fool ** Why donâ€™t you read the book, why donâ€™t you read the book Why donâ€™t you read the book, why donâ€™t you read the book repeat * repeat **  (written and arranged by Nazareth) copyright 1983 Fool Circle Limited.