Tick-tock, tick-tock, that old clock swings Midnight's coming, hear those damn bells ring She pulled me close and grabbed my tie Said, “Don't just stand there looking shy” Whiskey on her breath, that look in her eye I had a feeling we'd be here all night Glasses clinked, we forgot the door She grinned at me and asked for more Those hands swing back, those hands swing round Can't seem to keep their feet on the ground I pulled her close, she whispered low We've got some time, so don't let go She said, “Don't leave me waiting here!” Come on, darling, the bell is near The clock keeps ticking, we're raising hell Kiss me before the bell! She hiked her skirt and pulled me near Said, “What's the matter, are you scared?” I laughed and kissed her, just like that She knocked my drink off with her hat The old clock rattled on the wall We paid no mind to it at all She said, “Kiss me before the bell!” Come on, darling, you know me well Midnight's coming, don't make me wait We've got no time, so seal our fate Kiss me before the bell! The hands went wild, they spun and swayed That old clock looked like it had gone insane She took my hand and pulled me tight Said, “We ain't wasting what's left of tonight” The gears ground on, the hour drew near But I had more important things to hear She said, “Kiss me before the bell Come on, darling, you know me well Kiss me before the bell rings out There's no time left for messing about Kiss me before the bell!” Tick-tock, tick-tock, there it goes How much time, nobody knows One last kiss before we go Then let that damn old bell toll Kiss me… before the bell Tick-tock… to hell with the bell Kiss me before the bell!
