Taxicab taxicab at the light. Won't you take me on a ride. Through this city at night. I got some money and I'm feelin' fine. I ain't no hurry so just take your time. Some people wanna die young and gloriously. Well taxicab driver hey that ain't me. I got a cute little baby. down at 12th and Vine. And she opens for business just about closin' time. Ah hey hey ah hey hey. City at night city at night. I don't believe what I see in this street. I don't know how they can take the heat. Well baby I'm a liar I'm a cheat. And I don't care. I got my money I can't take my fare. I'm ridin' tonight I'm on my way. C'mon baby.... I can take it or live it when it comes. Got my baby by the light of the sun. You know she brings it with her and then she comes. Hey hey city at night. Hey hey city at night. Ride on.