Lucrecia - Levon Helm

Saturday night a’cruisin the streets in the city

Hey mister can you tell me where to go

He said I know a place, now if you want the real nitty gritty, well Lucrecia is

the girl that you oughta know

So I jumped in the cab, I followed this stranger’s direction, We pulled up to

the Paradise Hotel

I walked up the steps so eager in need of affection

I reached out and stuck my finger on the bell

And then a voice outta nowhere said kindly state your business, please

Lucrecia, angel in the night, spread your wings and take me on a magic flight

Lucrecia, a quarter for the dance

Well if you spend your money, she’ll supply the sweet romance

On up in her room, my fantasy went into motion, she thrilled me like I never

been before

I was weak in the knees, after the ragin' commotion

I stood up and slowly staggered to the door

She said you came in like a schoolboy but you leavin here a man

Lucrecia, angel in the night, spread your wings and take me on a magic flight

Lucrecia, a quarter for the dance

Well if you spend your money, then she’ll supply the sweet romance.

(repeat)