[Verse 1] The tram bells drift by slow, Past bakeries gone cold. I watch the windows glow, Like pockets full of gold. Your hand around my cup, The steam draws little moons. The avenue winds up, And leans into the tunes. [Pre-Chorus] The sky turns velvet blue, The day slips out of view. And every little sound, Feels softer coming through. [Chorus] One night in the city, And I don’t need more. One night in the city, With your steps by the door. (one night in the city) (one night in the city) [Verse 2] A saxophone lifts up From somewhere down the block. It curls around the dark, And turns the clock to velvet. We cross a painted lane, Past fruit and open glass. The night knows how to wait, And lets the moment pass. [Pre-Chorus] The sky turns velvet blue, The day slips out of view. And every little sound, Feels softer coming through. [Chorus] One night in the city, And I don’t need more. One night in the city, With your steps by the door. (one night in the city) (one night in the city) [Bridge] Let the taxis sweep on, Let the crowd fade away. I’m keeping this hour, Like a note held in gray. When the moon finds the river, And the river finds the sea, I’ll remember your laughter, Hanging close over me. [Chorus] One night in the city, And I don’t need more. One night in the city, With your steps by the door. (one night in the city) (one night in the city) [Outro] The sax says goodnight, The last train hums low. I leave with your name Where the warm streetlamps glow.