(On the last night of the year)



The crowd of strangers storm the Square

The countdown and the cheers

They'll freeze their a$$es off out there

But me I'll stay right here

They'll lift a glass to all that's passed

And all that's supposed to be

I'll toss the Christmas cards and burn

The dried up Christmas tree

On the last night of the year

On the last night of the year



I'll make some resolutions now

Like shiny souvenirs

They'll wind up crumpled on the ground

With confetti and the beer

Beneath the quilt I pray my guilt

Will melt into the night

My weary eyes will search for signs

That I can make it right

On the last night of the year

On the last night of the year



I'll stir the coals and fan the flame

At Christmas time each year

They'll lift a wish and dim the rain

Hope no one can hear

I'll shake my head and climb in bed

Before the ball comes down

That fine champagne right down the drain

Auld the quaint will just be drowned

On the last night of the year

On the last night of the year