Notes: These are song lyrics to accompany music similar to that of the Ricky Lee Jones song "Danny's All-Star Joint". Events are true, names have been retained to reflect the guilty.
Manhattan Dance Bar Saturday Night
It’s great to be young, as long as you get older.
Don’t lay it all on just one bet.
You’ve got to go easy if you go to the Manhattan.
If you want to see Sunday, better watch your step.
Jake the Snake is sneaking in the alley.
He’s got his dogs to keep him safe.
He’s also got Roberta, strutting on the dance floor.
Mess with her, Jake will mess your face.
Shakes and Weasel looking for some yokels,
going to break heads, going to cut someone.
Stay in the light, stay out of corners,
don't mind your manners -- you won't see the sun.
Me, I’m loose and I might get lucky.
Got my arms around a woman and she’s holding tight.
Out to the car, passion in the back seat,
sleazy and sweaty on a Saturday night.
It’s great to be young as long as you get older.
Don’t lay it all on just one bet.
You’ve got to go easy if you go to the Manhattan,
sleazy and sweaty on Saturday night.
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