Day is done and night is calling

From the window light is falling

Shadows spinning on the walls

And dancing in the light

And 'round the door the kids are playing

Like June bugs into the light

And it seems like I'm looking at a mighty good time

All alone tonight



Hands a-clapping, voices singing

Tambourines and guitars ringing

Echoes through the willows

Bringing music to the night

And in the wind the whippoorwill's crying

Cold and all alone

And I am standing outside of a mighty good time

All alone tonight



Well, I can't recall when Louisiana music ever sounded so sweet

Just listen to the fiddle playing "Bonaparte's Retreat"



(chorus)

Well, I just can't take no more

I gotta make it through that door

And dance until the break of day

As long as there's still music playing

Bet your life I won't be staying

All alone tonight



(repeat chorus)