You lead a life inside of your mind

That has nothing to do whatsoever with my time

She stated very clear

She made it very plain



Your subplot world is so cavalier

Yet you knew the tension inside the sweetness was so near

She stated very clear

She made it very plain

In a way that needs no refrain



Frankie and Johnny were lovers alright

A man and a woman toughened by the weight of time

But not quite as hard as they seem

Because they both have hearts awaiting dreams



Frankie, a tough gal when she needs to be

Johnny, a city hard street man

A softer side seen eventually

But they'll both be ok even with a heartbreak yesterday



Oh when a gentle breeze takes love liberties

When a breath of air

Blows your heart a pair

Of kisses where

You wait for her



Frankie and Johnny were lovers alright

And the tempered scale of experience

Cannot forever indict

Two hearts looking to belong in the heat

Of the sun as opposed to night



No, I wouldn't worry about them

'Cos people in love cannot condemn

Those who are in love too

Frankie and Johnny were lovers alright