You lost your reputation on a woman   You didn't understand or care to know   You get your education from your lovers   But now there's just no place for you to go      It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover   It doesn't pay to give away what you lack   You'll never get your money back      You're set adrift with no direction   Just like a ship that's lost at sea   You don't care where you drop your anchor   Make sure it doesn't land on me      It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover   It doesn't pay to give away what you lack   You'll never get your money back      It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover   It doesn't pay to give away what you lack   You'll never get your money back      Walking around on a cloud   'Cause every girl you meet just trips on you   Saying your name out loud   I guess you met your match   Now what will you do?      No way      It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover   It doesn't pay to give away what you lack   You'll never get your money back      It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover   It doesn't pay to give away what you lack   You'll never get your money back      Walking around on a cloud   'Cause every girl you meet just trips on you   Saying your name out loud   I guess you met your match   Now what will you do?      It doesn't pay, it doesn't pay   It doesn't pay to give your heart away   To a runaway lover      No way, no way, no way