Lyrics

"'Til the Next Show" (Encore Version)
By Yves Stilmant © 2025
Final track on "Working Man"
Verse 1A
Smoke still hangs where the lights went down
Boot prints echo on this worn-out ground
I gave it hell, I gave it soul
Now it's time to let the silence roll
Verse 1B
Six strings singin' their final cry
But you can bet I'll be back to try
Another town, another dive
As long as I'm breathin' -- this fire's alive
Pre-Chorus
So here's one last spark to light your way
For every soul who stayed to the end and stayed
Chorus
Good night, my friends -- and God, what a ride
We burned like stars on the edge of the night
Raise your fists, shout it loud, let it go
You made this heart explode
We're not sayin' goodbye -- just takin' it slow
I'll see you again...
'Til the next show
Verse 2A
The neon buzz, the ringing ears
Still shaking off the sound of cheers
We drove the beat like a runaway train
Left every ounce out on that stage
Verse 2B
My amps might cool but my soul still hums
With every note that's yet to come
We ain't done -- just takin' five
So shout it once more -- yeah, we're alive!
Pre-Chorus
From the dive bar floor to the big-time lights
This encore's burnin' through the night
Chorus (Soaring)
Good night, my friends -- but not for long
Your voices live in every song
Raise a cheer, let the thunder roll
Leave your worries at the door
We gave it our all, and gave even more
I'll be back again...
'Til the next show
Bridge (8 bars shredding guitar solo)
(Fast bends, tapping, fireworks -- make it fly like the finale deserves)
Final Chorus (Extended with gang vocals & harmonies)
Good night, my friends -- one more time
You kept me steady on this climb
Raise your drinks, let the echoes flow
We lit up the dark with rock and soul
This curtain drops, but just so you know --
I'll rise again...
'Til the next show
Outro (Guitar Solo Fade-Out)
(Shredding reprise -- long sustained note, then feedback gently fades into silence)