made her money being pretty and witty
They gave her the keys to this city,
then they said she didn't do it legitimately
she's dancing in her garters
Fifty in the cast, zero missteps
Looking back, I guess it was kismet
I waited by the stage door
Packed in with the autograph
Then glowing like the end of a cigarette
I said, you live in my dream
You're sweeter than a peach,
the life of a showgirl, babe
And you're never ever gonna
You're softer than a kitten,
the life of a showgirl, babe
And you're never gonna wanna
The baby of the family in Len nox
Her father whored her out like all men did
Her mother took pills and played tennis
So she waited by the stage door
Asked the club promoter arrived
She said, it's on my soul
To have a taste of a magnificent life
But that's not what showgirls get
Hey, thank you for the lovely bouquet
You're sweeter than a peach,
the life of a showgirl, babe
And you're never ever gonna wait
You're softer than a kitten,
the life of a showgirl, babe
And you're never gonna wanna
I took her pearls of wisdom,
I paid my dues with every bruise,
Do you wanna take a skate
on the ice inside my veins?
They ripped me off like false lashes
And all the headshots on the walls
Of the dance hall are of the witches
Who wish I'd hurry up and die
But I'm immortal now, baby does
So I say, thank you for the
I'm married to the hustle
And now I know the life of a showgirl,
And I'll never know another
Hey, hidden by the lipstick and lace
And now I know the life of a showgirl,
Wouldn't have it any other way
Couldn't have it any other way
Thank you for the love that you gave
Thank you for the love that you gave
Thank you for an unforgettable night
We will see you next time.
