Janis Ian Bright Lights And Promises lyrics

Bright lights and promises
A pocket full of dreams
That`s what they pay me to be
Gold lame` and diamonds
I`m a hometown queen
Honey, would you sing it just for me?

When I was good then I was bad
I never thought I`d end up this way
With no dreams to hide me
Bright lights to guide me
How long does it take to make the grade?

Ev`rywhere I hear a ringing in my ear
Drummer, let the music play
Small-town blues
Make it loud, make it do
Listen to the music sway

Bar rails and cocktails
`Have you got a light?`
That`s all it pays to keep in sight
Overused and much abused
Promises of delight
Honey, would you care to spend the night?

Take a little time
Some memories and wine
Loosen up the sucker by the bar
And if he wants to hold you
If he wants to know
That`s what you`re here for

Until all I see
Is them reaching out for me
Drummer, play that old time melody

Bright lights and promises
That`s all it`s for
Leave and enterby the service door
Now I`m gold lame` and diamonds
Even if the gold is worn
Honey, can you show me more