In this dirty old part of the cityWhere the sun refuse to shine
People tell me there ain't no use in trying
* Now my girl you're so young and prettyAnd one thing I know is true
You'll be dead before your time is dueI know
Watch my daddy in bed and tiredWatch his hair been turning gray
He's been working and slaving his life awayOh yes, I know it
He's been working so hardI've been working too babe
Every night and dayYeah yeahyeahyeah
** We gotta get out of this placeIf its the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this placeCause girl, there's a better lifeFor me and you
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He's been working so hardI've been working too babe
Every night and dayYeah yeahyeahyeah
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Somewhere babySomehow I know it baby
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Believe me, babyI know it, babyYou know it, too