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Intro: F Eb C Bb C
Verse1:
F Bb C
As he combed his hair the night called out his name
F Bb C
Like every hero he had to brag and show his fame
Bb C
Well Joey's got to prove he's the leader of the pack
Bb C
But once you've started running there ain't no turning back
F Bb C
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame
Chorus:
Eb Bb Eb Bb
So Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb B C
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Verse 2:
F Bb C
Everybody wants Joey to act his age
F Bb C
But like an eagle he's locked in a parrots cage
Bb C
Well Joey's got to prove he's the leader of the pack
Bb C
But once you've started running there ain't no turning back
F Bb C
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame
Chorus:
Eb Bb Eb Bb
So Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb B C
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Solo: F C F C G A Bb C
Chorus:
Eb Bb Eb Bb
Joey's on the street again, his freedoms running out
Eb Bb Ab Bb Eb Bb B D
But when you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Verse 3 (key change):
G C D
So he winks to the mirror and brides don't wear his ring
G C D
Even if I'm caught I'll escape and try again
C D
Well Joey's got to prove he's the leader of the pack
C D
But once you start a running there ain't no turning back
G C D
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame
Chorus:
F C F C
Well Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
F C Bb C F
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Chorus:
F C F C
Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
F C Bb C F
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Chorus:
F C F C
Joey's on the street again, his freedoms running out
F C Bb C F
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Chorus:
F C F C
Joey's on the street again, his freedoms running out
F C Bb C F
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out (fade out)