Johnny’s always running around trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain’t lonely
Mary counts the walls, knows he tires easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right if it would buy truth from him
Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman
But she made her bed, even though the chance was slim
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around
Johnny’s always running around, running away
Johnny says he’s willing to learn when he decides he’s a fool
Johnny says he’ll live anywhere when he has time to
Mary combs her hair, says she should be used to it
Mary always hedges her bets, she never knows what to think
She says he’s still acting like he’s being discovered
Scared that he’ll get caught without a second thought
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around
Johnny’s always running around, running away
Johnny feels he’s wasting his breath trying to talk sense to her
Mary says he’s lacking a real sense of proportion
Mary counts the walls, says she should be used to it
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around
Johnny’s always running around, running away....
(Johnny run, run, run)
(Johnny run, run, run)
(Johnny run, run, run)
(Johnny run, run, run)
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around
Johnny’s always running around, running away
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around (running around)
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around (running away)
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around (running around)
Johnny’s always running around, running around, running around (running away) …
Johnny and Mary was written by Robert Palmer.
Johnny and Mary was produced by Vini Poncia.