In this dirty old part of the city
Where the sun refuse to shine
People tell me there ain't no use in trying
Now, my girl, you're so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true
You'll be dead before your time is due

I know
Watch my daddy in bed and tired
Watch his hair been turning gray
He's been working and slaving his life away
Oh yes, I know it
He's been working so hard
I've been working too, babe
Every night and day
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

We gotta get out of this place
If its the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
'Cause, girl, there's a better life
For me and you

Now, my girl, you're so young and pretty
And one thing I know is true, yeah
You'll be dead before your time is due

I know it
Watch my daddy in bed and tired
Watch his hair been turning gray
He's been working and slaving his life away
I know
He's been working so hard
I've been working too babe
Everyday, baby
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

We gotta get out of this place
If its the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there's a better life
For me and you
Somewhere, baby
Somehow I know it, baby

We gotta get out of this place
If its the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there's a better life for me and you
Believe me, baby
I know it, baby
You know it too