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Getting Late Lyrics by Rob Thomas

Cradlesong

2009

[Verse 1]
Well, this life keeps moving on
Gone away before too long
So tell your friends just how you feel
You'd better say it loud for the world to hear

[Chorus]
'Cause it's getting late, it's time to go
The paper moon is fading slow
But the night, it keeps moving on
'Till it takes you in, it brings you home
While you're watching over
The moments that make up your life

[Verse 2]
Well, it's getting late that's the way it is
You can't deny when it feels like this
And it's strange what it's bringing out
You're gonna open up 'cause you can't stop now
Oh, you can't stop now

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Chorus]
Well, it's getting late, you don't know how
You're wide awake, but you're missing out
You get your kicks while you can
And then you go to work to pay the man
While you're watching over
The moments that make up your life, alright
It's getting late, mmm-hmm
It's getting late, mmm-hmm
Well, it's getting late, oh yeah
It's getting late

[Instrumental Outro]
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About “Getting Late” by Rob Thomas

Read the complete lyrics to "Getting Late" by Rob Thomas from the album "Cradlesong" in 2009. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Adult Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Alternative Pop.

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"Getting Late" appears on "Cradlesong" in 2009.

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