City Boy

Interrupted Melody

City Boy


Bright young woman came running from home 
With her life in her hands 'cause they gave her such a 
bad time

Just a part-time lover and a full-time wife 
With her heart in the dark and her head out in the 
daylight

Every small-town mother had a rumour on her lips 
"I could tell she was trash from her head to her 
fingertips

Now and again when she disagreed 
It was an interrupted melody

Shame was a runner for the lady to beat 
It left a fire in her belly and a pain in her feet

Friends can be found on the lowest avenue 
You never ask for a name when they offer you a lean-to

Now and again when she disagreed 
It was an interrupted melody

Working the week-end--Tricks in the park 
Over exposure--meat for the sharks 
Turn out the headlights--Pull up the car 
Business for pleasure--life after dark

There was Willie the Man with his wallet and charm 
He left a smile on her face and a mark in her arm

And every Saturday night when the girls gave their 
best 
He was hustling trade for the kid from out West

Now and again when she disagreed 
Just an interrupted melody

One thing she learned was never give It away 
They can take what they want just as long as they pay

Now all that remains of that small-town life 
Is a letter from home and a look in her eye 

Now and again when she disagreed 
It was an interrupted melody

Working the week-end--Tricks In the park 
Over exposure--