[Verse 1]

Kids grow up and they do their own thing

They've got their own schedules, their own lives

And I can picture a time when it's just me and Amy here

But I don't like to think about that this year

[Verse 2]

Instead I'd rather think about the ribs we had

And the grilled pineapple on the fire

The laughter real loud that feels just right

And nothing else I'd trade it for

[Chorus]

Please let me have more of these nights

Lit by the fire and the cafe lights

With music and laughter and a feeling of grace

Please let me have more of these nights in this place

[Verse 3]

Someone fetch guitars as the sunlight got away

In my head I said this prayer, hold this a little longer for me

We ended the night with a song called Kathleen

Everybody sang, everybody sang

[Verse 4]

It was a song by Josh Ritter with its carefully crafted meaning

Then everyone went to bed and I just stood there dreaming

 

[Chorus]

Please let me have more of these nights

Lit by the fire and the cafe lights

With old songs, old stories, and a feeling of peace

Please let me have more of these nights in this place

[Instrumental]

[Chorus]

Please let me have more of these nights

Lit by the fire and the cafe lights

With old songs, old stories, and a feeling of peace

Please let me have more of these nights in this place