Hanging on a heartbeat Hanging on a heartbeat Hanging on a heartbeat You know you can't waste time when you're hanging on a heartbeat You change your mind like the weather You promise sunshine but it looks like rain A simple "no" would be better But you just keep me hanging on again Hanging on a heartbeat This ain't no quiz game you know Hanging on a heartbeat Come on girl, you're moving way too slow Hanging on a heartbeat It's a hot seat, gotta give it up and let it go Cause life's too short to be hanging on a heartbeat I lay my cards out on the table But you've got aces hidden up your sleeve I'm ready, willing, and able But I'm a joker when it's time to leave How many nights have I wasted How many dreams have I lost in vain Oh, but I like the little I've tasted Don't leave me hanging on a heartbeat My heart is lying here naked All that I ask is you believe in me We've got the power to make it We'll say good-night or we can let it be Can't you see how hard I've tried Hanging on a heartbeat Can't you see the fire in my eyes Hanging on a heartbeat It's a hot seat, gotta give it up and let it go Cause life's too short to be hanging on a heartbeat