How Many Times

Being nice never got you anywhere

Being sweet got you in troubles there

Being nice no never got you very far

You cop it sweet now get on play your part



Sweet memory can't help you grow

Unless you want to live in the past

And live in what you know

You know the rules where'd they ever get you

Someone's gonna push until they get a rise out of you



So come out and say it

This ain't the way you wanted to play it

When your frustration flies over your eyes

And you see your girl with another guy



How many times are you going to live this through

He ain't gonna change, he doesn't deserve you

If you're gonna try well it's got to come true

Pick up all your strength and we'll be waiting here for you



If you're got your doubts, think a year down the line

If you think it's bad now, well baby give it time

He seems to squeeze, all the love out of you

I'm scared he ain't gonna leave nothing left for you



So come out and say it

This ain't the way you wanted to play it

When your frustration flies over your eyes

And you see your boy with another girl



Oh being nice never got you anywhere

Being sweet got you in troubles there

Oh being nice no never got you very far

You cop it sweet now get on play your part



So come out and say it

This ain't the way you wanted to play it

When your frustration flies over your eyes

And you see your boy with another girl



Oh did it take you

Did it take you by surprise

Did it take you

Did it take you

Did it take you by surprise