In the heat of the night
Seems like a cold sweat
Creeping 'cross my brow, oh yes
In the heat of the night

My little baby, I'm feelin' motherless somehow
Stars with evil eyes starin' from the skies
All mean and bright

Ain't no woman that's been born
(And that includes you, my baby)
Knows how to make, oh the morning come
Yes I know, I know it's so hard to keep control
Well I would sell my soul for just a little light, yeah
In the heat of the night, yes

You know, I've got so many troubles
Oh, they're pilin' up wall to wall
Oh yes I have, baby
Yes, in the heat of the night, my little child

There must be an ending
Ooh, there's got to be an ending to it all
Lord, hold on, hold on
It won't be long, baby
You just got to be so strong
And it'll be all right
In the heat of the night