He wants to dream like a young man
With the wisdom of an old man
He wants his home and security
He wants to live like a sailor at seaBeautiful loser
Where you gonna fall?
When you realize
You just can't have it allHe's your oldest and your best friend
If you need him, he'll be there again
He's always willing to be second-best
A perfect lodger, a perfect guestBeautiful loser
Read it on the wall
And realize
You just can't have it all
You just can't have it allyou just can't have it all
ohh, ohh, can't have it all
you can try, you can try, but you can't have it all
oh yeahHe'll never make any enemies, enemies, no
He won't complain if he's caught in a freeze
He'll always ask, he'll always say pleaseBeautiful loser
Never take it all
'Cause it's easier
And faster when you fallYou just don't need it all
You just don't need it all
You just don't need it all
Just don't need it all
Songwriters
ANDERSON, BRETT / OAKES, RICHARD / LEE, ALEXPublished by
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