Janis Ian Bright Lights And Promises Lyrics

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