I’ve been looking at the bright lights baby
Trying to figure out where I went wrong
I’ve been playing in some bad bars lately
Just to get folks to hear my song.

I’ve been working hard to make it, honey
Thinking of ways to sell my soul
Trying hard to make a name now
In the book of rock and roll.

I’ve been walking on the strip forever
With a guitar on my back
Singing nightly for my supper
Trying hard to make it last but I
Feel like I’ve lost control