Johnny saw her riding on a street car named Desire his fate was sealed She could see him coming like a hundred other liars it was no big deal Rosa had a lover on the shady side of town Tito he was king of the streets She was his possession like a jewel on his crown Johnny better run better run Chorus: Better hide your heart better hold on tight Say your prayers cause there s trouble tonight When pride and love battle with desire Better hide your heart cause you re playing with fire The ride was over but the story doesn t end he took her heart She looked him in the eye and said they couldn t meet again You could see the trouble start The word went out that Rosa s messin with someone it was on the street Tito looked for Johnny with a vengeance and a gun Johnny better run better run Johnny s holdin Rosa on a rooftop in the night as time stood still They couldn t hear him coming til he had them both in sight You could feel a chill A shot ran out like thunder and the blood was on her hands with nothing won When someone lies dying lovers finally understand |
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