Johnny saw her riding on a street car named desire
His fate was sealed
She could see him coming 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 street
She was his possession like a jewel in his crown
Johnny better run better run


Better hide your heart better hold on tight
Better say your prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight

When pride and love battle with desire
Better hide your heart 'cause you're playing with fire


The ride was over but the story doesn't end
He took her heart
She looked him in the eye and said they couldn't meet

again
You could see the trouble start


The word went out that Rosa's messing with someone
It was on the street
Tito looked for Johnny with a vegeance and a gun

Johnny better run better run

Better hide your heart better hold on tight

Better say your prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight
When pride and love battle with desire
Better hide your heart 'cause you're playing with fire


Johnny's holding Rosa on a roof-top in the night
As time stood still

They couldn't hear him coming till he had them both in
sight
You could feel a chill


A shot rang out like thunder
And the blood was on her hands

With nothing won when someone lies there dying
Lovers finally understand


Better hide your heart better hold on tight
Better say your prayers 'cause there's trouble tonight
When pride and love battle with desire

Better hide your heart 'cause you're playing with fire

When all alone what do we desire

Better hide your heart 'cause you're playing with fire
When pride and love battle with desire
Better hide your heart 'cause you're playing with fire