Suzy Q was Johnny's girl and they were happy
Johnny knew to build a life he needed money
they started out with high ideals and hopes of conquest
then he found the doors closed in his face the broken promise
And if you want to get away don't wait - for what they promise
Jossianne was sweet and young and late for her appointments
she learned her lessons much too fast to understand them
then she found that she could never be forgiven
for moving out of the light of love into the forbidden
And if you want to get away don't wait - for what you're given
Shadows in a fading light start to surround you
and the radio plays Maybelline just to confound you
the night is young and full of hope the lines are crossing
and Suzie Q and Johnny wait for what they're promised
And if you want to get away don't wait - for what they promise
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