It was clear summer day in '72.
Beirut was the place to da
Before that war, it was the best
They all rushed down from the west
When violence was nowhere around
My old man was the coolest in town
I'm so glad that he's still around
When he sits me down to say

Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut
Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut
Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut
Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut

Chorus
He Said
"I work my ass off everyday and night
And as I watch my life pass me by
There's one thing that saves my youth
The Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut".

He Said

"I'm cheating death with every puff I take
Just to forget that I'm old and grey
There's one thing that saves my youth
The Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut".

Tragedy had struck our only home
We were younger
Played beside the house and touched the com
I know now, everyone must fail before they win
Son remember, how I used to hold you in the wind
And ever since then

Chorus

Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut
Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut
Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut
Summer Days and Summer Nights in Beirut