Palookaville

This place has changed since we were the kings
 The shops torn down where we pawned our rings
 8 by 10's no one sees no more
 Like Telly Savalas hangin' by the door, Palookaville
 Well, you can't tell your baby how a left jab feels
 The first you take rocks you on your heels
 Soon you're back in the car up for the long ride home
 The canvas is splattered with your blood and bone, Palookaville
 You coulda been somebody
 Coulda been somebody to see
 You coulda been somebody
 Coulda been somebody like me
 The crowd was dressed in leathers and lace
 They scream for more, why you work this fast?
 Then they tore up their programs and they jumped to their feet
 Whatd'ya say, we go get somethin' to eat? Over in Palookaville
 Palookaville cast off by crooks
 A punch drunk fighter with two left hooks
 You only blame yourself for the way it went
 You threw away your chances now you're sweatin' the rent
 All in Palookaville
 You coulda been somebody
 Coulda been somebody to see
 You coulda been somebody
 Coulda been somebody like me
 Now you're one of the crowd walkin' where they walk
 There's a new kid hoppin' and talkin' the talk
 But you know what's it's like fallin' off'a the map
 Your heaven sent treasure got sprung like a trap
 Over Palookaville
 Now there's a boy in the dark he's got a ways to go
 Underneath the covers with a radio
 He's tunin' in a fight from Bangor Maine
 Once you catch the bug it's never the same, Palookaville
 You coulda been somebody
 Coulda been somebody to see
 You coulda been somebody
 Coulda been somebody like me