A: Hi Mike-

Thank you for taking the time to send me your question.

I believe you are looking for "Painted Ladies" by Ian Thomas.  He is a Canadian artist who had a hit with this song in 1973.  I have included the lyrics for you below.

I hope this has been helpful.

Please visit me again.

Raven

PS - Just a side note:  Ian is the brother of actor and SCTV alumnus Dave Thomas


PAINTED LADIES **
Ian Thomas
words & music: Ian Thomas

I remember setting out just to see what I could see
Streetcars rolling by and airplanes flying high they all meant nothing to me
No one ever looked my way or knew that I was there
I kept walking and the rain kept raining
Until all the streets were bare

Ooo feeling fine mama
Painted ladies and a bottle of wine mama
Ooo feeling good mama
They took my money like I knew they would

La la la la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la

City lights were shining on me through my window pane
I kept thinking about the day when I'd be home again
Rocking chairs and summer fairs and swimming in the sea
I kept drinking, sinking 'till there was nothing left of me

Ooo feeling fine mama
Painted ladies and a bottle of wine mama
Ooo feeling good mama
They took my money like I knew they would