Steely Dan — Night by Night

[Verse 1] It's a beggars life, said the Queen of Spain But don't tell it to a poor man Cause he's got to kill for every thrill The best he can Everywhere around me I see jealousy and mayhem Because no men have all their peace of mind To carry them [Chorus] Well I don't really care If it's wrong or if it's right But until my ship comes in I'll live night by night [Verse 2] When the joker tried to tell me I could cut it in this rube town When he tried to hang that sign on me I said "Take it down" When the dawn patrol got to tell you twice They're gonna do it with a shotgun Yes, I'm cashing in this ten-cent life For another one [Chorus] Well I ain't got the heart To lose another fight So until my ship comes in I'll live night by night [Instrumental break 1:46-2:27] [Guitar solo] [Chorus] Well I don't really care If it's wrong or if it's right But until my ship comes in I'll live night by night [Outro] Night by night Night by night Night by night Night by night