А bright array of city lights
As far as I can see
The great white way shines through the night
On lonely guys like me
The cabaret's and honky tonks
Their flashing signs invite
А broken heart to lose itself
In the glow of city lights
Lights that say forget her name
In a glass of sherry wine
Lights that offer other girls
For empty hearts like mine
They paint a pretty picture
Of a world that's gay and bright
And it's just a mask for loneliness
Behind those city lights
The world was dark and God made stars
To brighten up the night
But God would put the stars above
I don't believe made those lights
It's just a place for men to cry
When things don't turn out right
Just a place to run away and hide
Behind those city lights
Lights that say forget her love
In a different atmosphere
Lights that lure are nothing but
А masquerade 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