The Velvet Underground — After Hours live version 1

[Intro] [Reed] This is a song that uh... I originally had figured on featuring myself doing it with a, you know, spotlight and a gold lamé dress but then I figured "well, you know, I don't- I don’t know if they're ready to accept that..." so we- we got ol' Maureen out and we figured "They’ll believe her where they wouldn't believe me" ... even though I always tell the truth... [Tucker] This'll be our last song for this set... it's called "After Hours" ....Ready? [Verse One] 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 [Chorus] But if you close the door I'd never have to see the day again [Verse Two] 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 -- [Chorus] 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 Three] 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... [Outro] Cause 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