Time To Go

The curtain goes up as the lights go dim

The opening act takes the stage

The applause is polite

They’re not waiting for him

Everybody knows he’s at least twice their age

Took him 2 days to get there

His eyes tired and red

His gear in the back of his way

His car is his dressing room

Office and bed

But at least he got him up here

Sings from his heart

And keeps from cryin

He knows it’s a young man’s game

He’s makin the reelin while the crowd’s all dyin to hear

The headliner’s name

And as he continues to play

He can hear the audience say

It’s time to go

This ain’t no variety show

We’re sure you was someone

Someone with note

But buddy, it’s time to go

As he packs his things he can hear from the winds

The audience singing along

They know every word

They know every line

And he wonders will he get one

As the stage door closes, goodbye

He sings what’s been on his mind

It’s time to go

This ain’t no variety show

We’re sure you was someone

Someone with note

But buddy, it’s time to go

Oh buddy, it’s time to go