The Velvet Underground — After Hours Live

[Intro] This is a song that, uh I originally had figured on featuring myself doing it With a, you know, spotlight and a golden nightdress But then I figured, well, you know I don't th-, I don't know if they're ready to accept that So we, we got old Maureen out and figured They'll believe her where they wouldn't believe me Even though I always tell the truth This will be our last song for the set It's called "After Hours" [Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] If you close the door The night could last forever Leave the wineglass out And drink a toast to never Oh, someday I know someone will 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 [Bridge] 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 [Verse 3] 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 But if you close the door I'd never have to see the day again I'd never have to see the day again I'd never have to see the day again [Outro] Thank you very much