1973

I saw sweet Jenny
in the lobby of the famous Blue Hotel

She was dancing with another man
He was treating her real well

Her head resting on his fancy shoulder;
it didn't matter that he was older

and with a smile she took a chance
gave the other men a second glance

she'd wink and smile and pout
and I knew what that was all about

She used to do the same with me
back in 1973

and then she'd say "Baby, can't you squeeze me close
I don't ever want to be your ghost."

Well, that was simply fine with me
back in 1973

when her hair was scarlet and her dress was black,
I'd kiss her lips without turning back

She'd eat me up and never turn me down
Each day we'd drive laughing into town

And the road ahead full of fire and heat
No, I never wanted to leave that street

Hot traffic under smooth night skies,
I felt the need in her hungry eyes

Just running on empty but she wanted more,
so i'd do it again for a wild encore

Well, that was simply fine with me
back in 1973

when her hair was scarlet and her dress was black,
I'd kiss her lips without turning back

and then she'd say "Baby, can't you squeeze me close
I don't ever want to be your ghost."

And with a smile she took a chance
gave the other men a second glance

she'd wink and smile and pout
and I knew what that was all about

Well, that was simply fine with me
back in 1973