Harlem bu*terfly The moon got in your eye The night you were born Harlem bu*terfly You listened to the cry Of some lonely horn That combination Left you a mark That you'll never, never lose While you chase some will o' the wisp In the dark Your heart keeps singing the blues Oh, Harlem bu*terfly
The writing's in the sky You'll come to no good But I'm not blaming you I'm certain I would do The same if I could But even though a candle Burned at the ends Can never last out the night Harlem bu*terfly It really makes a lovely light Harlem bu*terfly Goodnight