Lyrics

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