In this modern world we're livin in The rules ain't like they've ever been Speakin' of spreading it thin That's what you do flashing your soul That ain't no way to treat your lover Ain't no way to act with feelings baby We better start turnin' em down Now it's a brave new wave we're roarin' in Hanging out out on the rock 'n roll fringe Speaking of running around All over town lettin' it show That ain't no way to treat your lover Ain't no way to act in public baby We better start turnin' em down Sure is clear ain't nothin' easy any more Sure gets cloudy when I look in all directions Sure is rainin' like this feeling in my heart Sure is crazy how you're acting SOLO In this latest craze or current trend Burnin' money every way that you can Speakin' of goin' for broke That's how it is and lettin' em roll That ain't no way to treat your lover Ain't no way to act with strangers Baby you'd better start turnin' em down Baby better start turnin' 'em down baby From Rodney Crowell "Ain't Living Long Like This" Warner Brothers Records 1978 Visa Music(ASCAP)