[Verse 1]
Taxi cab, taxi cab, at the light
Won't you take me on a ride through this city of night?
I got some money and I'm feeling fine
I ain't in no hurry so just take your time

[Verse 2]
Some people wanna die young and gloriously
But taxi cab driver, well, that ain't me
I got a cute little baby down at Twelfth and Vine
And she opens for business just about closing time

[Chorus]
Ah hey hey, ah hey hey
City of night, city of night

[Verse 3]
And I don't believe what I see in this street
I don't know how they can take the heat
Well baby, I'm a liar, I'm a cheat, and I don't care
I got my money, I can take my fare

[Chorus]
Ah hey hey, ah hey hey
City of night, city of night
[Verse 4]
I'm riding tonight to see my sugar girl
You know she wears that dress without a care in the world
Yeah, she got come loving that's as bright as the sun
And she brings it with her man when she comes

[Chorus]
Hey hey, city of night
Ah-hey ah-hey, city of night
Ride on