The Rolling Stones

I Don't Know Why

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I don't know why I love you, babe
I don't know why I love you
I don't know why I love you, baby
But I love you, darlin', yes I do
You always treat me like a fool
You kick me when I'm down; that's your rule
I don't know why I love you, baby
But I love you
When are you gonna stop your cheatin' ways?
With another guy, you laugh in my face
Just how long must I be disgraced?
'Cause I love you, baby
I don't know
I don't know why, babe
I don't know
I don't know why, baby, now
I don't know why I love you, baby
But I love you

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by jason10983

11y ago

Great music even without lyrics...very raw and sounds like a prototype of something but not sure of what haha!

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