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

I've been going through the papers daily
Just to find work to pay my bills
Working hard to make it happen
Working hard to get some thrills.

I've been standing on the outside looking
For the ways of getting in
Thinking of the many ways that
I can make it in the city of sin.

I've been sleeping in the streets for months now
Wondering if I'll ever get my break
Eating out of garbage cans and
Stealing anything I can take and I

Know I've lost control.....<8 times>

I've lost control <8 times>