She shines like a sapphire
Skin so black, it’s blue
Neon lights above shine a light on what we do
 
She asks me if I love her
I ask her why she cares
Then she starts to laugh as the smoke fills the air
 
All night long
All night lo-oo-ong… 
We’re makin’ love so fine, baby
All night long
 
Bathing in the Chandon
Tub with golden feet
Ooh it makes you wet, but it leaves you feelin’ neat 

Phone the concierge
Service with a smile
Two Jim Dandies and a pizza pie will hold us for a while
 
All night long
All night long… 
We’re makin’ love so fine, baby
All night long
 
I wake up in the morning
Checkout time is noon
My girl’s not around; now it’s me who’s feelin’ blue
 
A note left on the pillow
Still smells like her hair
Next time you’re in town, boy, try the Folies Bergère
 
All night long
All night long… 
We’re makin’ love so fine, baby
All night long

© Kurt Riley, 2017.

(Dedicated to Ms. Josephine Baker.)