They call her the lady of the night

She's a woman of the world

and easy-living girl with love for sale

that's what they call her the lady of the night

no one seems to know her name

and even less about the place from where she came

Every evening when the night is close at hand

you'll find the lady on the rue d'Avignon

In a half lit hotel doorway the lady advertises warmly

It's just a job but she'll do the best she can



Don't try to change this lady of the night

She's a lot like you and me

and less than what she seems to be



(She is the lady of the night)

and easy-living girl

She's a woman of the world

with lots of loving for sale

lady lady of the night



Round here they call her the lady of the night

In a perfumed hotel room

shadows dance upon the wall and fade at dawn

She's no beginner this lady of the night

Never try that funny stuff

'cause lady can be tough

be warned!



(She is the lady of the night)

She's a lot like you and me

and never just what she seems

no one seems to know her name

or the place from where she came