Written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance 1987
i was caught in the crossfire of a silent scream
where one man's nightmare is another man's dream
pull the cover up high - and pray for the mornin' light
cause you're livin' alone - in the heat of the night

met a man with a message from the other side
couldn't take the pressure - had to leave it behind
he said it's up to you
you [bad word] or you can fight (ya that's right)
better leave it alone - in the heat of the night

in the heat of the night they'll [bad word]  around
they'll be lookin' for answers they'll be chasin' you down
in the heat of the night
(where ya gonna hide when it [bad word] down)
(don't look back don't ever turn around)

had to pay the piper to call the tune
said he'd be back someday - said he'd be back real soon
pull the shades down low - you'll know when the time is right
when you're lyin' alone in the heat of the night