City Lights

(Bill Anderson)



The bright array of city lights

As far as I can see

The great white way shines through the night

For lonely guys like me.



The cabaretes and honky tonks

There flashing signs invite

A broken heart to lose itself

In the glow of city lights.



Lights that say forget her name

In a glass of cherry wine

Lights that offer other girls

For empty hearts like mine.



They paint a pretty picture

Of a world that's gay and bright

But it's just a mask for loneliness

Behind those city lights.



--- Instrumental ---



The world was dark and God made stars

To brighten up the night

Did the God who put those stars above

Make those city lights.



Did he make a place for men to cry

When things don't turn out right

Are we just supposed to run and hide

Behind those city lights.



Lights that say forget her love

In a different athmosphere

Lights that lure are nothing but

A masquarade for tears.



They paint a pretty picture

But my arms can't hold them tight

And I just can't say I love you

To a street of city lights...