Rod Stewart - I WAS ONLY JOKING - Lyrics - Live 1981

ROD Sings, I WAS ONLY JOKING, + PHOTO'S OF ROD WHEN HE WAS A LAD. Ever since I was a kid at school I messed around with all the rules
Apologised then realised I'm not different after all
Me and the boys thought we had it sussed Valentinos all of us My dad said we looked ridiculous But boy we broke some hearts In and out of jobs, running free Waging war with society Dumb blank faces stare back at me But nothing ever changed Promises made in the heat of the night Creeping home before it got too light I wasted all that precious time and blamed it on the wine
I was only joking my dear Looking for a way to hide my fear
What kind of fool was I I could never win
Never found a compromise Collected lovers like butterflies
Illusions of that grand first prize are slowly wearing thin
Susy baby you were good to me Giving love unselfishly
But you took it all too seriously I guess it had to end
Now you ask me if I'm sincere That's the question that I always fear Verse seven is never clear
But I'll tell you what you want to hear I try to give you all you want But giving love is not my strongest point If that's the case it's pointless going on I'd rather be alone
'Cause what I'm doing must be wrong Pouring my heart out in a song Owning up for prosperity For the whole damn world to see Quietly now while I turn a page Act one is over without costume change The principal would like to leave the stage The crowd don't understand

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[inousch]

Wonderful video, I love Rod Stewart, thank you for sharing.

Happy Easter! ♥Ine♥

[rockinjac]

@inousch Thanks for your comment, A Happy Easter to you, and all Rod Fans!...jack

[Kawameeko]

The complete man who has done it all , singer , lover , athlete , drinker , commedian who has entertained us all longer than he can remember. Also a great human being .

[Tweete527]

He could probably still fit in those pants!!!

He's a classic!

[MsWiccanspirit]

be still my beating heart....I have loved this man for *cough* 30 yrs.......

[unitedrider57]

one of the best ever.....

it reminds me to my uncle john who past away 11yrs ago...

he is an avid fan of rod stewart... :)

[6021diesel]

This is the first time that I've heard this song "live". I know that Rod has had some great hits in his career but this one is my favorite. I love the record version better than this one. This one seems a bit fast that the record. I must admit that the solo of this song on the record is one of my favorite solos of all time. When it goes from the acoustic to the electric is classic. Great song Rod!

[ftsjr]

I have some great memories attached to this tune. Oh, to be that young again.

[sdwalke6]

@pete7356 his voice is not going. he has adapted to the changes age requires.... much as a pre-pubescent boy will soon have to adapt, Rod has adapted & always will. Quite honestly, his talents lie not in singing (although he is a captivating stage presence), but in his song-writing abilities will keep him relevant for my gemeration (the kids who made their parents switch to cassettes) and for my son's generation (itunes or songs Dad really likes)

[nowhereman108]

@rrehcj am so sorry... and Adele is great---but-- "MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE" was written by Bob Dylan and is from his modern masterpiece "TIME OUT OF MIND".

[lcabusor]

one of my favorite song since i was a child!!!hehe

[23euclid]

he can't sing this song in his husky voice...

look the changing of his voice while singing the song he choose :))

epic! great rod..

[rrehcj]

When Adele wrote "Make You Feel My Love" I swear she just listened to this. Great song Rod. Definitely one of my favorites!

[Chancw]

I love Rod Stewart and this is my favrouite Rod song. thanks for sharing! <3