The street lights start to come on
   I know that it's time
   Stop what you're doin'
   Meet those drinkin' friends of mine
   First guy that called me on the telephone
   Said get on down but I'm stayin' at home
  
   Now I believe in love
   I believe that it's true
   That I'm defenseless
   When I'm lookin' at you
   Sleepy eyes on an angel's face
   Don't worry, baby
   No one's gonna take your place
  
   *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
   Now I know what you're thinkin'
   How do I feel
   Well there's no rules in my book
   Said the closer you get
   Oh the better you took
  
   Keepin' one foot on the showroom
   One on the side
   I've had some close ones
   But I'm doin' all right
   There's gold on his fingers
   It don't mean a thing
   He'll do his best
   To hear this sweet lady sing
   I've got the time if you got the place
   We've got the know how
   If you got the space
   We've got the power, we've got no shame
   Come over, baby
   Sure do wanna light your flame, you know
  
   * repeat