living on the street tonight s a lonely place to be all right oh lord the rhythm of the city i don t find it pretty anymore like i did before you walked out my door give me back the beat give me back the only thing that makes my life complete if you come back to me i ll be dancing in the street i miss the two we had before that made me tap my feet that used to rock this boy asleep now that you re gone give me back the beat and let s rock on i feel the pounding of your heart but i m alone here in the dark it s true alleys filled with misery shadows of your memories break thru i never knew how much i needed you i won t sleep baby i can t eat i m in too deep it s a high fall running into a brick wall all by yourself but i know what will help give me back the beat give me back the only thing that makes my life complete