Left a family back in Kansas followed him to New Orleans But it wasn't long till the thrill was gone then one mornin' so was he What's a girl to do in New Orleans see her hungry child With the darkness to hide the things that I did I took care of me and the kid I've been lived on and loved on since the day I turned sixteen And I can't count the ways Lord I've been used I saw all the uptown ladies and don't they look so fine But they're just like me but the men they see pay a lot more for their time Here comes the night again downtown lights are comin' on And I know it won't be long till I'll be there Lord I know it won't be long till I'll be there