The gutter lady sings a serenade Of the convenience and wellbeing Of not having it made The suits and pretty faces walk on by Dirt will tell the truth and gold may lie Did I ever tell you 'bout your hair It makes you look real easy Cheap and in despair Saw you in a dream I had last night You were throwing punches in a fire fight Will you excuse me - you really do amuse me Funny little thing, you're out of sight You will linger - with your dirty little fingers You'll be picking up the pieces of your life Red lights - shines upon you clear and bright The rope around your neck is getting tight Red lights - try and try and try you might You're a long lost cause and I'm all right Will you excuse me - you really do amuse me Funny little thing, you're out of sight You will linger - with your dirty little fingers You'll be picking up the pieces of your life Red lights - shines upon you clear and bright The rope around your neck is getting tight Red lights - try and try and try you might You're a long lost cause and I'm all right