give me back the beat

living on the street tonight's

a lonely place to be all right

oh lord

the rhythm of the city

i don't find it pretty anymore

like i did before

you walked out my door

give me back the beat

give me back the beat

give me back the only thing that makes my life complete

if you come back to me

i'll be dancing in the street

i miss the two we had before

that made me tap my feet

that used to rock this boy asleep now that you're gone

give me back the beat and let's rock on

i feel the pounding of your heart

but i'm alone here in the dark

it's true

alleys filled with misery

shadows of your memories break thru

i never knew

how much i needed you

give me back the beat

give me back the beat

give me back the only thing that makes my life complete

if you come back to me

i'll be dancing in the street

i miss the two we had before

that made me tap my feet

that used to rock this boy asleep now that you're gone

give me back the beat and let's rock on

i won't sleep baby

i can't eat

i'm in too deep

it's a high fall running into a brick wall

all by yourself

but i know what will help

give me back the beat

give me back the beat

give me back the only thing that makes my life complete