In the heat of the night
Seems like a cold sweat
Creepin' 'cross my brow, yeah

In the heat of the night
I'm feelin' motherless somehow
Stars with evil eyes stare from the skies
All mean and bright
(In the heat of the night)

Ain't a woman yet been born
Knows how to make the mornin' come
It's so hard to keep control
When I could sell my soul for just a little light
(In the heat of the night)

I've got trouble wall to wall
Oh yes, I have
I repeat, I repeat, in the night
Must be an ending to it all

Oh Lord, it won't be long
Just you be strong
And it'll be alright
(In the heat of the night)

In the heat of the night