For the Sake of The Song

This place ain't fit for a jukebox, let alone a band
We're lookin' good in our sequined shirts and neon tans
Turn down the lights, let's strike up the band boys
It's Saturday night
This smoky air can lead to love affairs and at least one fight

I strap on my guitar feelin' a twinge of that old stage fright
Ready and willin' to do it right for the sake of the song
Play the music, let the rhythms flow, pour out your soul
Do a little country, rhythm and blues, and rock 'n' roll

Hand me that towel, God Almighty, ain't it hot up here
Hey waitress, would you bring me another shot and a beer?
Rainbow of color forms in the sweat fallin' in my eyes
Remindin' me of the tears I've cried before the sake of the song

Spotlight, the singer makin' him look like he's all alone
While he's makin' love to the melody with the microphone
Do one for us and one for the crowd, they want to dance
That girl down there, she's lookin' up here with signs of romance

Harmonies changin' keys, guitar playin' fast and strong
And we're ready to do it all night long for the sake of the song
For the sake of the song