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After Hours Lyrics by The Velvet Underground

Bootleg Series Volume 1: The Quine Tapes

1969

[Intro]
One, two, three

[Verse 1]
If you close the door
The night could last forever
Leave the sunshine out
And say hello to never

[Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
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

[Chorus]
All the people are dancing and they're having such fun
I wish it could happen to me
'Cause if you close the door
I'd never have to see the day again

[Outro]
I'd never have to see the day again, once more
I'd never have to see the day again

About “After Hours” by The Velvet Underground

Read the complete lyrics to "After Hours" by The Velvet Underground from the album "Bootleg Series Volume 1: The Quine Tapes" in 1969. 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 In English, USA, Twee Pop.

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"After Hours" is credited to The Velvet Underground. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"After Hours" appears on "Bootleg Series Volume 1: The Quine Tapes" in 1969.

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