Sammi Smith - Girl in New Orleans lyrics

rate me

(Troy Seals - Don Goodman)

Left a family back in Kansas followed him to New Orleans

But it wasn't long till the thrill was gone then one mornin' so was he

What's a girl to do in New Orleans see her hungry child

With the darkness to hide the things that I did I took care of me and the kid.

I've been lived on and loved on since the day I turned sixteen

And I can't count the ways Lord I've been used

I saw all the uptown ladies and don't they look so fine

But they're just like me but the men they see pay a lot more for their time.

Here comes the night again downtown lights are comin' on

And I know it won't be long till I'll be there

Lord, I know it won't be long till I'll be there...