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А  bright array of city lights  
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As far as I can see 
       A7  
The great white way shines through the night 
     D  
On lonely guys like me  
  
The cabaret's and honky tonks 
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Their flashing signs invite 
   A7  
А  broken heart to lose itself 
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In the glow of city lights 
  
 A7  
Lights that say forget her name 
       D  
In a glass of sherry wine 
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Lights that offer other girls 
      D  
For empty hearts like mine 
  
They paint a pretty picture 
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Of a world that's gay and bright 
            A7  
And it's just a mask for loneliness 
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Behind those city lights 
                                         
The world was dark and God made stars 
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To brighten up the night 
       A7  
But God would put the stars above 
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I don't believe made those lights 
  
It's just a place for men to cry 
         G  
When things don't turn out right 
          A7  
Just a place to run away and hide 
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Behind those city lights 
  
 A7  
Lights that say forget her love 
       D  
In a different atmosphere 
 A7  
Lights that lure are nothing but 
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А  masquerade for tears 
  
They paint a pretty picture 
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But my arms can’t hold them tight 
         A7  
And I just can't say I love you 
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To a street of city lights