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Artist: The Police
Track: Roxanne

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Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Those days are over
You don't have to sell your body to the night
Roxanne
You don't have to wear that dress tonight
Walk the streets for money
You don't care if it's wrong or if it's right

Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light

(Roxanne) Put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
(Roxanne) Put on the red light
Oh

I loved you since I knew ya
I wouldn't talk down to ya
I have to tell you just how I feel
I won't share you with another boy
I know my mind is made up
So put away your make-up
Told you once, I won't tell you again it's a bad way

Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light
Roxanne
You don't have to put on the red light

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(Roxanne) Put on the red light
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You don't (Roxanne) have to put on the red light
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The Police - Roxanne translation in Italian
Italian translation of lyrics for Roxanne by The Police. Roxanne You don′t have to put on the red light Those days are over You don't have to sell ...
The Police - Roxanne translation in French
French translation of lyrics for Roxanne by The Police. Roxanne You don′t have to put on the red light Those days are over You don't have to sell ...
The Police - Roxanne translation in Spanish
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Genius Q&A
Q:When did The Police release “Roxanne”?
The Police released “Roxanne” on April 7, 1978.
Q:Who wrote “Roxanne” by The Police?
“Roxanne” by The Police was written by Sting.
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