I heard that you're leaving this sleepy little town
The bright lights must have caught your eye
Cause you ain't hanging around
No people been talking
So you're making a mistake
Gotta get on that ground
Forget about what they say
Just walk on by
Walk on by
Don't look over your shoulder
Keep your head up high
Just walk on by
I have bad things about the city
I'm told they're true
Better watch out for them
Cause guys out there
They're gonna hit on you
So don't talk to no strangers
No, it ain't your style
Don't give up when the chips are down
Just turn around and smile
Just walk on by
Walk on by
Don't look over your shoulder
Keep your head up high
Just walk on by
Yeah, walk on by
You're old enough to know why
You're old enough to know why
You're standing at the station
You got a ticket in your hand
I guess you got your mind
Made up
You gotta get off while you can
Don't say I never told you
Now the rest is up to you
The streets can be a battlefield
When it's hard to make it through
Just walk on by
Walk on by
Don't look over your shoulder
Keep your head up high
Just walk on by
Walk on by
You're a little bit lonely
You're a little bit shy
Just walk on by
Just walk on