As he combed his hair the night called out his name
Like every hero he had to brag and show his fame
Well Joey's got to prove he's the leader of the pack
But once you've started running there ain't no turning back
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame
So Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Everybody wants Joey to act his age
But like an eagle he's locked in a parrots cage
Well Joey's got to prove he's the leader of the pack
But once you've started running there ain't no turning back
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame
So Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Joey's on the street again, his freedoms running out
But when you play with fire, one tear can put it out
So he winks to the mirror and brides don't wear his ring
Even if I'm caught I'll escape and try again
Well Joey's got to prove he's the leader of the pack
But once you start a running there ain't no turning back
He's the kid that cried wolf and got the blame
Well Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Joey's on the street again, but his freedoms running out
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Joey's on the street again, his freedoms running out
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out
Joey's on the street again, his freedoms running out
When you play with fire, one tear can put it out (fade out)