In the heat of the night Seems like a cold sweat Creepin' 'cross my brow, oh yes In the heat of the night I'm a-feelin' motherless somehow Stars with evil eyes stare from the sky (In the heat of the night) Ain't a woman here before Knows how to make the morning come So hard to keep control Well, I could sell my soul for just a little light In the heat of the night I've got trouble wall to wall Oh yes, I have I repeat in the night Must be an ending to us all Oh Lord, it won't be long Yes, just you be strong And it'll be all right