Well you say you have a friend

You trust him with your life

You trust him with your car, you trust him with your kids

You even trust him with your wife



You better watch what's going down when the lights go out

When the night is dark, when there ain't nobody looking around

When the lights go out

Down in this dirty little town



Well now the world is dark and funny

You better listen to what i say

You ain't gonna know what's going on

By what you see in the light of day



You better watch what's going on when the lights go out

When the night is dark, when there ain't nobody looking around

When the lights go out

Down in this dirty little town



Well now baby she trusted billy

With reason you understand

But billy he kept coming home late at night

And in the morning he had that smell on his hand



Well now the world is turning

Rome is burning

Me i'm watching

And i'm learning

They say it sure is god's hand in the ticking of the clock

The lord's light shining under every dirty rock



Well now last night i slept right here

And i heard god's voice whisper in my ear



You better watch what's going on when the lights go out

When the night is dark, when there ain't nobody looking around

When the lights go out

Down in this dirty little town

Down in this dirty little town

Down in this dirty little town