Never go playin' 'round Don't get out of line Never go running 'round Keep me feeling fine Kiss me hard every time And tell me that you're gonna be mine, all mine Don't mess around with them fools Don't mess around with them fools Baby, those are the rules Always be right on time Always give me kicks It is not such a crime If I look at chicks Give me thrills every day Make me love you baby in the sweetest way Ignore it when somebody grooves Ignore it when somebody grooves Baby, those are the rules Never have other dates Even if I do Heaven help any guy That I catch with you Never have no lies to say 'Cause baby if I catch you there'll be hell to pay Don't go swinging with fools Don't go swinging with fools Baby, those are the rules Always be nice to me Don't you let me down Don't be like ice to me I am not a clown Love me good every time 'Cause I want you baby to be only mine Baby, those are the rules Baby those are the rules Baby those are the rules