It's the same old story
all over again
You turn a lover
into just another friend
I want to love you,
I want to make you mine
Won't you lay it on the line?

I'm tired of playing
all your foolish games
I'm tired of all of your lies
making me insane
I don't ask for much
True would do just fine
Won't you lay it on the line

CHORUS: Lay it on the line
Lay it on the line
Lay it on the line
Don't waste my time

You got no right
to make me wait
We better talk, girl,
before it gets too late
I never ever thought you
could be so unkind
Won't you lay it on the line?

CHORUS: Lay it on the line
Lay it on the line
Lay it on the line
Don't waste my time

You know I love you,
you know it's true
It's up to you, girl,
now what've I got to do
Don't hold me up, girl,
don't waste my precious time
Won't you lay it on the line?

CHORUS: Lay it on the line (10x)