[Genre: Upbeat Medieval Folk • Celtic Tavern Song • Closing Anthem] [Tempo: 114 BPM] [Key: A Major] [Time Signature: 4/4] [Lead Vocal: Warm, joyful female vocal with an inviting folk tone.] [Backing Vocals: Full tavern crowd joins naturally on every chorus.] [Instrumentation: Acoustic guitar, fiddle, mandolin, tin whistle, accordion, upright bass, bodhrán, tambourine, hand claps, foot stomps, tankard clinks.] [Mood: Joyful, nostalgic, thankful, communal, family-friendly.] [Verse 1 – Acoustic guitar and fiddle] The candles burn a little low, The fire’s glowing warm. The stars are watching overhead, To see another dawn. Before we part and take the road, Before the night’s all gone, Let’s make another memory… One more round before dawn. [Pre-Chorus – Add accordion] Raise your mug, Raise your voice. Tonight we’ve made A joyful choice. [Chorus – Full tavern sing-along] One more round before dawn, One more chorus, one more song. Laugh until the morning light, Hold your friends a little tight. Though tomorrow’s road may call, Tonight we’ve shared it all. May your heart stay warm and strong… One more round before dawn. [Verse 2 – Add mandolin] The baker, smith, and merchant too, The travelers passing through. Were strangers when the evening came, Now friends because of you. No richer treasure could be found, No finer gift bestowed, Than hearts that leave a little lighter Walking down the road. [Pre-Chorus – Bigger harmonies] Raise your mug, Raise your cheer. We’ll meet again Another year. [Chorus – Full band with crowd] One more round before dawn, One more chorus, one more song. Laugh until the morning light, Hold your friends a little tight. Though tomorrow’s road may call, Tonight we’ve shared it all. May your heart stay warm and strong… One more round before dawn. [Bridge – Instruments pull back] If ever you grow weary, If ever hope feels gone, Remember every smiling face That sang with you tonight. The road may lead us far apart, But friendship lingers on, Until we meet beside the fire… One more round before dawn. [Final Chorus – Biggest sing-along with hand claps] One more round before dawn, Lift your voices, sing along! May the road rise to your feet, May your journeys all be sweet. Wherever life may carry you, May laughter see you through. We’ll save your place before too long… One more round before dawn! [Outro – Crowd singing as instruments fade] Safe travels, friend… Until we meet again… One more round… Before dawn…
