[Verse 1] There was a hotel (hotel) On the corner of Broadway and Riviera It's the seventh time (time, time) They've driven by; (by) I didn't think they had any reason why [Pre-Chorus] Ooh, You've set yourself up a crime I'm the one who got you all out in time You're no good at evil intentions You're no good (x2) [Chorus] I put a man on the moon And yet was the least of things that I could do I swore a life of solitude But you'll follow me until I submit to you [Verse 2] There was a hotel (hotel) On the edge of town (town) On the gulf of Alabama It's the seventh time (time, time) They've driven by; (by) I didn't think they had any reason why [Bridge] I'll be gone by morning I'll slip out unseen You're a cigarette bu*t Doused in gasoline I'm all set for murder; The doctor said I'm clean What's happening to Valerie Is happening to me [Pre-Chorus] [Chorus] [Verse 3] I don't mind what you do to me But will you keep your hands off my legacy It's too late they've taken her away Keep your hands off my Valerie (Valerie) [Pre-Chorus] [Chorus]