I was resting again The leaves were restless again They’re my only friends No matter where they’ve been I just need a place to sleep A place to take me in I’ve got a couple of songs I play em on the corner at dawn Whichever sidewalk I’m on Until the people are gone I just need a place to go So I don’t sleep on the lawn [Chorus] Last night I slept in a big yellow taxi My imagination told me I was in the back seat Of course, that was a story I sung Even though I had clothes, I froze Even my jacket was cold So flick a couple nickels my way I will get the pecking away A couple licks I can play And now you’re fixing to pay
But everybody’s cheap And now I’m sleeping in my taxi today [Chorus] Last night I slept in a big yellow taxi My imagination told me I was in the back seat Of course, that was a story I sung Even though I had clothes, I froze Even my jacket was cold So maybe I should call it a night Yes, I know I gave it a fight But now my body is tight Stuck in the city lights I don’t want to go, but I know Maybe my parents are right [Chorus x2] Last night I slept in a big yellow taxi My imagination told me I was in the back seat Of course, that was a story I sung Even though I had clothes, I froze Even my jacket was cold