Cleminson-Glen-H. McKenna-E. McKenna If the man sitting next to you offers you a light You'd better be oh so careful of the people you meet Yes the world is turning and the beat goes on You know a subway train is no place to get down Pick it up and kick it Twelve o'clock midnight and you're dancing In an uptown bar You do the continental With a neighbourhood star The girls are all green with envy And baby you're so frail The dice have been thrown away And you're setting sail Pick it up and kick it Are you tired of the young and rich Three years on You can't say what you really feel 'Cause you're too far gone All your dreams are faded Still the beat goes on Let me help pretty lady Let you live again Pick it up and kick it