I'm Playing With Fire

by Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin (May 11, 1888 – September 22, 1989) was a Russian-born American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history. He published his first song, "Marie from Sunny Italy", in 1907 and had his first major international hit, "Alexander's Ragtime …

Year: 2002

I've heard about you
Each word about you
That everyone has spoken
And from the things I hear
I should be careful, dear

They come and find me
And then remind me
Of all the hearts you've broken
But I'm in love with you

So what am I to do?
I'm playing with fire
I'm gonna get burned
I know it, but what can I do?

I know my heart must be content to go
Where it is sent, although
I may repent when I'm through
But what can I do?

I'm playing with fire
I'm gonna get burned
While merry-go-rounding with you
But I go for my ride

With my eyes open wide
I'm playing with fire
I know it, but what can I do