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    1. While the Party's Still Going

    From the recording Go Long (2015)

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    Scott Cook and the Long Weekends
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    I'm a sucker for fun, passing it 'round 'til it's done
    Staying up 'til the sun comes a-blaring
    See, I just wouldn't wanna miss the ridiculousness
    and the songs, and the drunken feats of daring
    But if you see something worthy in waking up clear and early
    It means leaving while the campfire's still glowing
    Though I wish it weren't so
    Oh, sometimes you just gotta go while the party's still going

    When you're out with a gal, and all your good-timing pals
    Are doing shots and the band is a-rockin'
    And she puts her hand in yours
    Says would you waltz me outdoors?
    There's a starry cathedral for talking
    'Neath the full-bellied moon, with the sweet fading tunes
    You slip out without anyone knowing
    When she asks you just so
    Oh, sometimes you just gotta go while the party's still going

    We were tying one on when the word came from home
    That our good buddy Fred had crossed over
    He'd seen the world with the bands, gave us young bucks a hand
    He was gracious, and steadfast, and sober
    Now I remember those things with each song that I sing
    And the river of music keeps flowing
    Wish I could tell him so
    Oh, sometimes you just gotta go while the party's still going

    I been all 'round this world, fell for all kinds of girls
    And I thank every wrong turn that brought me
    Still I long for certain places, and beautiful faces
    And the bittersweet music they taught me
    Ah, but leaving's not to fear, it's what landed me here
    And it's what keeps this heart overflowing
    I could stay here, I know
    Oh, sometimes you just gotta go while the party's still going

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