Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
Tonight, there's something so real about it.
I can feel it in the wind and it's blowing right past me.
I can't let this get away.
It's midnight already everything seems played out.
So I just sit here and waiting for a reason to keep me from going home.
So why can't we just pretend for one night we were kings of this city?
This song will keep me amused. [x2]
So we go for a stroll around 3 AM.
We'll leave down the streets as the sun ascends through the clouds.
We were fueled by whiskey and we're getting loud.
And when the skyline starts to flow, we realize these nights are far too sweet.
Well we make them last forever, well we make them last forever it seems.
So why can't we just pretend for one night we were kings of this city?
This song will keep me amused. [x2]
This is the night for all the kings in the back row
We'll raise our drinks and join in these shows
We're never giving up, we'll never gonna let go.
We're never giving up, and that's how it goes.
This is a song for all the friends that I know
We're growing up but don't forget the motto
It's to those who wish us well
And to those who don't they can't go to hell. [x2]
So why can't we just pretend for one night we were kings of this city?
This song will keep me amused. [x2]
I can feel it in the wind and it's blowing right past me.
I can't let this get away.
It's midnight already everything seems played out.
So I just sit here and waiting for a reason to keep me from going home.
So why can't we just pretend for one night we were kings of this city?
This song will keep me amused. [x2]
So we go for a stroll around 3 AM.
We'll leave down the streets as the sun ascends through the clouds.
We were fueled by whiskey and we're getting loud.
And when the skyline starts to flow, we realize these nights are far too sweet.
Well we make them last forever, well we make them last forever it seems.
So why can't we just pretend for one night we were kings of this city?
This song will keep me amused. [x2]
This is the night for all the kings in the back row
We'll raise our drinks and join in these shows
We're never giving up, we'll never gonna let go.
We're never giving up, and that's how it goes.
This is a song for all the friends that I know
We're growing up but don't forget the motto
It's to those who wish us well
And to those who don't they can't go to hell. [x2]
So why can't we just pretend for one night we were kings of this city?
This song will keep me amused. [x2]
Lyrics submitted by InkOutTheSky, edited by Narvin
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