Gladys Knight & The Pips — I Know Better

[Intro] Mmm [Verse 1] You say you'd never leave me, you'll never ever grieve me But I know better You offer me the world if I'll just be your girl Well, I know better (I know better) [Chorus] I've heard those empty promises many times before And they don't mean a thing anymore Baby, I know better [Verse 2] So you're gonna make my life complete Place the whole world at my feet Well, I know better (I know better) So many things you'll say you'll do, but I know they'll all fall through I know better (I know better) [Chorus] No-one will ever again bring tears to my eyes This girl is too smart, this girl is too wise Baby, I know better [Verse 3] Don't stand quite so close to me You're just wasting time, you see I know better (I know better) And now you're holding me so tight I wish you wouldn't, it's just not right I know better (I know better) [Chorus] There's a good chance you'll bring me misery I just can't understand why I'm letting you kiss me When I know better [Outro] Your kisses, oh so warm and tender, but I can't let my heart surrender I know better Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah The flame in my heart is growing higher, burning with so much desire I know better I'm fightin' this feelin' deep within Gotta be strong, just can't give in 'Cause I know better Oh yeah, yeah Oh yeah, yeah, yeah (Baby, I know better) Mmhmm