John Mellencamp - Hot Night In A Cold Town lyrics

Written by Geoffrey Cushing-Murray and Richard Littlefield

Sonny's out strolling, ambling slowly

Washed in amber street lights

A Mexican wind blows in

Takin' ahold of Angelina's hair and her halo

Motors runnin' muffling the sound

Of street talk, a big deal's goin' down

Chorus:

It's another hot night

In a cold town

Got yourself a hot night

In a cold town

Johnny's got spare change in his pocket

And a ring and a watch to hock for a sweet ride

A one way ticket hidden in his shoe

These last few hours

He says he'll spend with you

He's leavin' home without a trace

No forwarding address he'll never have to face another...

Chorus

Well the losers and the groovers

And the corner boys are hangin' 'round

Runnin' in and out of doorways

Up and down the stairs

Stray dogs headed for the pound

Chorus