Johnny saw her ridin' on a streetcar desire His fate was She could see him comin' like a other liars It was no big
Rosa had a lover on the shady side of Tito, he was king of the She was his possession a jewel on his crown better run, better run
Better hide heart, better hold on tight Say your prayers 'cause trouble tonight When pride and love, with desire Better hide heart 'cause you're playin' with fire
The was over but the story doesn't end He her heart She him in the eye, said they couldn't meet again You could see the trouble
The went out that Rosa's messin' with someone It was on the looked for Johnny with a vengeance and a gun Johnny better run, run
Better hide your heart, better on tight Say your prayers there's trouble tonight pride and love, battle with desire Better hide your heart 'cause you're playin' with
Johnny better run, run
Johnny's holdin' on a rooftop in the night As time stood Couldn't hear him till he had them both in sight You feel the chill
A shot rang out like and the blood was on her hands With won someone lies there dyin' lovers finally understand
Better your heart, better hold on tight Say prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight When and love, battle with desire Better hide your heart 'cause playin' with fire
better run, better run