Intro: E E7 E E7 E E7 E
verse 1:
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Well, it's five o'clock in the morning
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Feels just like the end of a mule
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Somebody's been yawning
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Trying to break out the rules.
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Yes, it's high time we went
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went there?
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Ain't it high time we went?
verse 2:
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Well, it's four o'clock in the morning
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Somebody's shouting the news
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Nobody's been yawning
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Preachers all around for the blues.
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Yes, it's high time we went
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
verse 3:
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Three o'clock and I'm dreaming
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Somebody's shouting the way
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Nobody can see me
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Trying to find a brand new day.
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Yes, it's high time we went
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
Interlude 1:
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verse 4:
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Two o'clock and I'm rolling
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Everywhere I look is the same
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Somebody's been calling
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Trying to put the blame on my name.
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Yes, it's high time we went
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
Interlude 2:
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Verse 5:
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It's one o'clock and I'm falling
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Falling for the same old game
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Somebody's been shouting
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Let me be by the stage.
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Yes, it's high time we went
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
Interlude 3:
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Verse 6:
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Well, it's twelve o'clock and I got there
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Didn't think I'd make it in time
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E'rybody's been shouting
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"Don't forget the lemon and lime."
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Yes, it's high time we went
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
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Ain't it high time we went?
Outro (over quick fade):
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