Ghetto Life
Version 3

Paul DeMarco & Clare Steffen © 2021
V1
I was born in the heart of the city
In a place, people don't wanna go
The streets full of fear with no pity
It's a harsh life, but it's all that I know

Pre
Sirens clang, gang members race to escape
the enforcer man
Children watch on as their mind's takin' shape
Their future looks dull 'cause there ain't no plan

Chorus
This Ghetto life... is loud
It cuts like a knife… it'll strike you down
The dirty air fills, its a battle of wills,
Fighting just to stay alive
People hustlin'... to survive
In this Ghetto life

V2
It don't matter if it's day or if it's night
Bill collectors knock at every door
Crimes' long reach there ain't no place to hide
Mother's crying, so much she can't ignore

Pre
Behind graffiti walls you hear the blues play
Everyday like a bitter street brawl
No one would choose to live this way
Ain't noone coming running when you call

Chorus