Peak
7
Weeks
14
Score
2,318
Chart Year
1973
Where I was born ev`rything was dull and dingy I lived in a place they called "The Inner City" Getting ahead was strictly a no no 'Cause nobody cares what happens to the folks That live in the ghetto Thousands of lives wasting away People living from day to day It`s a challenge just staying alive `Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive Broken down homes, kids strung out They don`t even know what life`s all about Stealin` cars, robbin` bars Mugging, drugs, rat infested And no one`s interested Kids dodging cars for recreation Only adds to a mother`s frustration Break-ins, folks comin` home And finding all their possessions gone Oh it`s an ev`ry day thing - well well - in the ghetto Oh it`s an ev`ry day thing in the ghetto
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 24, 1973 | 63 | 63 |
| 2 | Mar 3, 1973 | 46 | 80 |
| 3 | Mar 10, 1973 | 34 | 92 |
| 4 | Mar 17, 1973 | 25 | 101 |
| 5 | Mar 24, 1973 | 22 | 104 |
| 6 | Mar 31, 1973 | 18 | 108 |
| 7 | Apr 7, 1973 | 14 | 112 |
| 8 | Apr 14, 1973 | 11 | 115 |
| 9 | Apr 21, 1973 | 8 | 118 |
| 10 | Apr 28, 1973 | 7 | 119 |
| 11 | May 5, 1973 | 11 | 115 |
| 12 | May 12, 1973 | 25 | 101 |
| 13 | May 19, 1973 | 40 | 86 |
| 14 | May 26, 1973 | 56 | 70 |