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Bright lights and promises
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A pocket full of dreams
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That's what they pay me to be
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Gold lame and diamonds
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I am a hometown queen
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Honey, would you sing it just for me?
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When I was good
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Then I was bad
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I never thought I'd end up this way
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With no dreams to hide me
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Bright lights to guide me
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How long does it take to make the grade?
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Everywhere I hear
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A ringing in my ears
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Drummer, let the music play
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Give me small-town blues
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Make it loud, make it do
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Listen to the music sway
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Bar rails and cocktails
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Have you got a light?
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Ain't not what it pays to keep in sight
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Overused and much-abused
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Promises of delight
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Honey, would you care to spend the night?
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Take a little time
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Some memories and wine
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Loosen up the sucker by the bar
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And if he wants to hold you
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If he wants to know you
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Honey, that's what you're here for
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Until all I see
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Is them reaching out for me
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Drummer, play that old-time melody
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Bright lights and promises
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That's all it's for
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Leave and enter by the service door
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Now I'm gold lame and diamonds
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Even if my gold is worn
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Honey, can you show me more?
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Bright Lights & Promises
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| Janis Ian |
