[Verse 1]
Though I'm tired just sitting here talking with you
There's better things, you know, a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late, they're putting all our dreams away
Lord, have mercy on all of our thoughts today

[Chorus]
I should get away
But I would rather stay and dance
Come on, darling, let's dance

[Verse 2]
Although I'm tired, just sitting here falling for you
There's better things, you know, a lonely boy and girl can do
The hour is getting late, they're pulling all the curtains drawn
We got the rest of our lives till the coming dawn

[Chorus]
Hold my hand awhile
We'll go out in style and dance
Come on, darling, let's dance

[Bridge]
I'll say a little prayer for us, girl
I'll say a little prayer for us, girl
I'll say a little prayer for us, girl
I'll say a little prayer for us, girl
[Verse 3]
Though I'm tired just sitting here singing for you
There's better things, you know, a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late, they're putting all the chairs away
If they've got Big Star on the radio, they'll let us stay

[Chorus]
Oh, September girl
Come and rule my world
And dance

[Outro]
Come on, darling, let's dance
Come on, baby, let's dance
Come on, darling, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
Come on, baby, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
Come on, darling, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
Come on, darling, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
Show a little love, I'll keep it close to mine and
Come on, darling, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
Have a little heart, I'll keep my own in time and
Come on, baby, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
Show a little love, I'll keep it close to mine
Come on, darling, let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us, girl)
And dance