[Verse 1]
Mama's air conditioning went out in July
She bought me this guitar, never said why
I hastily moved in with a friend of a friend
Who danced in Silver City late at night

[Chorus]
She danced in Silver City way back when
Takin' easy money off the good time men
The skyline shined like emeralds in her eyes
As she danced in Silver City late at night

[Verse 2]
Joshua, my brother
Said he'd help me out
When I took up his offer, I had my doubts
Everybody went to prison
Who didn't die to pay their debt
I woke up in New York City soaking wet

[Chorus]
I woke up in New York City without a name
Wasn't long before I learned the hustler's game
Just a poor boy from south Texas, you can bet
I woke up in New York City soaking wet
[Verse 3]
Then I met a sparkling woman
Who's first name was [?]
She said, "Boy, you're a star and I can tell"
But the young are often desperate
And hardly take their rest
I fell apart the way you might'a guessed

[Chorus]
She danced in Silver City way back when
Takin' easy money off the good time men
The skyline shined like emeralds in her eyes
As she danced in Silver City late at night