Johnny saw her ridin' on a streetcar named desire His fate was sealed She could see him comin' like a hundred other liars It was no big deal
Rosa had a lover on the shady side of town Tito, he was king of the streets She was his possession like a jewel on his crown Johnny better run, better run
Better hide your heart, better hold on tight Say your prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight When pride and love, battle with desire Better hide your heart 'cause you're playin' with fire
The ride was over but the story doesn't end He took her heart She looked him in the eye, said they couldn't meet again You could see the trouble start
The word went out that Rosa's messin' with someone It was on the street Tito looked for Johnny with a vengeance and a gun Johnny better run, better run
Better hide your heart, better hold on tight Say your prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight When pride and love, battle with desire Better hide your heart 'cause you're playin' with fire
Johnny better run, better run
Johnny's holdin' Rosa on a rooftop in the night As time stood still Couldn't hear him comin' till he had them both in sight You could feel the chill
A shot rang out like thunder and the blood was on her hands With nothing won When someone lies there dyin' lovers finally understand
Better hide your heart, better hold on tight Say your prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight When pride and love, battle with desire Better hide your heart 'cause you're playin' with fire