[Verse 1]
There's some talk going 'round town
That you really don't give a damn
They say you really put me down
Well, I'm doing the best I can
I gave you all of my money
I even gave you my body, yeah
So tell me, baby, ain't that enough?
What more do you want me to do?
[Pre-Chorus]
I play the fool when we're together
And I cry when we're apart
Well, I could do you no better
Don't break what left of my broken heart, baby
[Chorus]
Why you wanna treat me so bad
When you know I love you?
How can you do this to mе
When you know I care?
Why you wanna treat mе so bad
When you know I love you?
[Verse 2]
You know, I try so hard
To keep you satisfied
Sometimes you play the part
Sometimes you're just so full of pride
Well, if it's still good to you
Then why you wanna treat me so bad?
You used to love it when I'd do you
You used to say I was the best you've ever had
[Pre-Chorus]
I play the fool when we're together
And I cry when we're apart
Well, I could do you no better
Don't break what left of my broken heart, baby
[Chorus]
Why you wanna treat me so bad
When you know I love you?
How can you do this to me
When you know I care?
Why you wanna treat me so bad
When you know I love you?
Ooh, you know I do
[Pre-Chorus]
I play the fool when we're together
And I cry when we're apart
Well, I could do you no better
Don't break what left of my broken heart, baby
[Chorus]
Why you wanna treat me so bad
When you know I love you?
How can you do this to me
When you know I care?
Did you know I care for you, now?
Why you wanna treat me so bad
When you know I love you?
(Oh, I love you, love you, love you, baby)
How can you do this to me
When you know I care?
Why you wanna treat me so bad
When you know I love you, I love you, I love you?
How can you do this to me
When you know I care?
Oh, I care for you, baby
Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad was written by Prince.