verse 1 I don't usually play So far out every day But I haven't had a lot on or much to go home for anyway verse 2 I don't mind if I do Only if you have one too I know where I should be But it's much better here with you Chorus 1 Mmmh, before riding on this affection I should have been playing it by the book Only some bad luck can come of this deception You're not the rule You're the exception verse 3 The notion is over These things never last long You get too close And suddenly feel the need to belong Chorus 1 Mmmh, before riding on this affection I should have been playing it by the book Only some bad luck can come of this deception You're not the rule You're the exception Bridge Though I know it's not cool It's a dangerous game Just me playing the fool You're not the rule verse 4 Now I really must go Promise you won't tell a soul The whole thing's impossible So how're they to know Verse 5 And the next time we meet Should we just pass on the street I'll ignore it If you're looking in straight through me Chorus 1 Mmmh, before riding on this affection I should have been playing it by the book Only some bad luck can come of this deception You're not the rule You're the exception Chorus 2 Now I really must leave But don't you believe You're not the rule You're the exception Keyboard Solo Chorus 1 Mmmh, before riding on this affection I should have been playing it by the book Only some bad luck can come of this deception You're not the rule You're the exception Chorus 2 Now I really must leave But don't you believe You're not the rule You're the exception Chorus 1 to fade