Checkout Time Songtext
von Nick Lowe

I′m sixty-one years old now
Lord, I never thought I'd see thirty
Though I know this road has
Still some way to go
I can′t help thinking of
Will I be beloved and celebrated
For my masterly climb
Or just another bum
When it comes to checkout time?


I'm fearful my chances of
Crossing over Jordan into glory
May be compromised by the pies
I've had my fingers in
Must I be condemned forever damned
For some long forgotten crime
Or singing "Rock of Ages" with the angels
Soon after checkout time?

Yes, and when it′s time to pay the bill
I′m gonna get my bag and then I will
Throw it in the first cab in line
I'm gonna make this a stay to remember
′Til checkout time

Must I be condemned forever damned
For some long forgotten crime
Or singing "Rock of Ages" with the angels
Soon after checkout time? (Checkout time)

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Checkout time (Checkout time)