Same dancers in the same old shoes some habits that you just can't lose

It's no telling what a girl might use after the thrill is gone

The flame rises but it soon descends empty pages and a frozen pen

You're not quite lovers and you're not quite friends

After the thrill is gone oh after the thrill is gone

What can you do when your dreams come true and it's not quite like you planned

What have you done to be losing the one you held him so tight in your arms well

Time passes and you must move on half the distance take you twice as long

So you keep on singin' for the sake of a song after the thrill is gone

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You're afraid you might fall out of fashion and you're feeling cold and small

Any kinda love without passion ain't no kinda lovin' at all

Same dancers in the same old shoes you get too careful with the steps you choose

You don't care about winnin' but you don't wanna lose

After the thrill is gone yeah after the thrill is gone