[Intro] [Verse] Sittin’ at the bar, a glass of top shelf Tired of this town, tired of myself Empty glass, my last cigarette Just forget her, give it a rest [Verse] I step outside, it’s wet from the rain I look for my cab, I see her again We lock eyes, I’m suddenly sober I tense up, I expect her cold shoulder [Chorus] Don’t ever fall for a Scarlet lady Seductive and lovely, she’ll drive you crazy Turn your back, make her a stranger Avoid the drama, escape the danger [Verse] She says “hello”, with a hint of a smile I tip my hat and I say “it’s been awhile” Says she’s in trouble, asks me to help out I have my suspicions, I have my doubts [Chorus] Don’t ever fall for a Scarlet lady Seductive and lovely, she’ll drive you crazy Turn your back, make her a stranger Avoid the drama, escape the danger [Bridge] Sure life can be unfair, sometimes it plain sucks She was out of her mind, I was out of luck [Guitar solo] [Verse] I didn’t see it comin’, a crimson ribbon on my lapel Took a shot at heaven, and wound up in hell I hear the sirens, I’m gasping for air I have no doubt, she won’t shed a tear [Chorus] Don’t ever fall for a Scarlet lady Seductive and lovely, she’ll drive you crazy Turn your back, make her a stranger Avoid the drama, escape the danger [Outro] Don’t ever fall for a Scarlet lady Don’t say “yes”, not even “maybe” Take it from me, make her a stranger Avoid the drama, escape the danger
