Closing Time Blues


[Verse1

Tick tock the clock is slow to unwind
Tickling these keys but my heart's left behind
Smoke curls like ghosts in the air so fine
Dreamin' of my bed where I can shine

[Verse 2]

Bartender's laugh louder than his plight
Lonely lovers leaning touchin' through the night
My fingers ache singin' sorrowed delight
Wishing on midnight to end this fight

[Chorus]

Closing time blues seep through my veins
Playing notes to drown my own chains
Melody hummed as the last glass drains
Counting minutes till freedom remains

[Verse 3]

Bitter drink spilled on tales half told
Cigarette whispers burn young and old
Eyes so weary searching for gold
Hoping for dawn’s embrace to hold

[Bridge]

Faces fade as shadows flee quick
Speakeasy's heart beatin' tired and slick
Piano’s weepin' songs mellow and thick
Minutes turn heavy quieter than a tick

[Chorus]

Closing time blues seep through my veins
Playing notes to drown my own chains
Melody hummed as the last glass drains
Counting minutes till freedom remains