Thereâ#128##153#s a mystery man on the corner
Selling a paper thatâ#128##153#s thin
About a man who lives life like a circus
And the monkey thatâ#128##153#s running with him

Hey Marianne
Where have you been girl?

And a woman, once gold charms adorned her
Put her downfall all on display
A tail of her triumphs and then her pain
Giving pleasure in some modern way
Giving pleasure in some sick way

Hey Marianne
Where have you been girl?

Another Saturday morning in midtown
A telephone call to the chief
About leaving a hole at the entrance
And breaking away with the thieves

Another mystery man on the corner
Screams prepare for the sacrifice
He said thanks for the change in his hat today
I said thanks for the good advice

Hey Marianne
Where have you been girl?