After Hours

Album: The Velvet Underground (1969)
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    If you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out
    And say hello to never

    All the people are dancing
    And they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me

    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again

    If you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the wine glass out
    And drink a toast to never

    Oh, someday, I know
    Someone'll look into my eyes
    And say hello
    You're my very special one

    But if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again

    Dark party bars, shiny Cadillac cars
    And the people on subways and trains
    Looking gray in the rain
    As they stand disarrayed
    Oh, but people look well in the dark

    And if you close the door
    The night could last forever
    Leave the sunshine out
    And say hello to never

    All the people are dancing
    And they're having such fun
    I wish it could happen to me

    'Cause if you close the door
    I'd never have to see the day again
    I'd never have to see the day again
    Once more
    I'd never have to see the day again Writer/s: Lou Reed
    Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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