Up all night, I could not sleep, the whiskey that I drank was cheap
With shakin' hands I went and I lit up my last cigarette
Well, the sun came, night had fled, and sleepy-eyed, I reached my bed
I saw you sleepy dreamin' there, all covered and warmSouth city midnight lady, I'm much obliged indeed
You sure have saved this man whose soul was in need
I thought there was no reason for all these things I do
But the smile that I sent out, returned with youWhen day has left the night behind and shadows roll across my mind
I sometimes find myself alone out, walkin' the streets
Yes, and when I'm feelin' down and blue then all I do is think of you
And all my foolish problems seem to fade awaySouth city midnight lady, I'm much obliged indeed
You sure have saved this man whose soul was in need
I thought there was no reason for all these things I do
But the smile that I sent out, returned with you
Songwriters
SIMMONS, PATPublished by
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