Street lights start to come on   I know that it's time   Stop what you're doing   Meet those drinking friends of mine   First lady call me on the telephone   She said 'Get out and die young but I'm staying at home'   Now I believe in love, I believe that it's true   Know I'm defenceless when I look into blue   Sleepy eyes down an angel's face   Don't worry honey no-one's gonna take your place      The closer you get, the better you look   Throw me a line   'Cos the closer you get, the more that I see   We'll sure have a good time   I know what you're thinking, well how do I feel?   We'll there's no rules in my book   Except the closer you get, the better you look      Keep one foot in the showroom, one out of sight   Girl I've had some close ones but I'm doing all right   Gold on her fingers don't mean a thing   He'll do his best to hear that sweet lady sing   Now I got the time if you got the place   We've got the know how and you got the face   We got the power, we got no shame   Come over baby, I sure do wanna light your flame   'Cos the closer you get, the better you look   Throw me a line   The closer you get, the more that I see   We'll sure have a good time   I know what you're thinking, well how do I feel?   We'll there's no rules in my book   Except the closer you get, the better you look