You're walking the street You're in need of someone's sympathy And someone you meet Helps to pass the time just perfectly 'Cause she takes you by the hand Takes you to the promised land And gives you her love You're drinking alone Shadowed by your own uncertainty But you'd like to be shown Everything you've never dared to see Then she takes you by the hand Takes you to the promised land And gives you her love The damage is done Taking love on the run You can buy your romance So you jump at the chance Hit and run