Suzy Q was Johnny's girl and they were happy

Johnny knew to build a life he needed money

They started out with high ideals and hopes of conquest

Then he found the doors closed in his face the broken promise



And if you want to get away don't wait - for what they promise



Jossianne was sweet and young and late for her appointments

She learned her lessons much too fast to understand them

Then she found that she could never be forgiven

For moving out of the light of love into the forbidden



And if you want to get away don't wait - for what you're given



Shadows in a fading light start to surround you

And the radio plays Maybelline just to confound you

The night is young and full of hope the lines are crossing

And Suzie Q and Johnny wait for what they're promised



And if you want to get away don't wait - for what they promise