The curtain goes up as the lights go dim
The opening act takes the stage
The applause is polite

They're not waiting for him
Everybody knows he's at least twice their age


Took him 2 days to get there
His eyes tired and red
His gear in the back of his way


His car is his dressing room
Office and bed

But at least he got him up here

Sings from his heart

And keeps from cryin
He knows it's a young man's game
He's makin the reelin while the crowd's all dyin to hear

The headliner's name

And as he continues to play

He can hear the audience say

(Chorus)

It's time to go
This ain't no variety show
We're sure you was someone

Someone with note
But buddy it's time to go


As he packs his things he can hear from the winds
The audience singing along
They know every word

They know every line
And he wonders will he get one


As the stage door closes goodbye
He sings what's been on his mind


(Chorus)
It's time to go
This ain't no variety show

We're sure you was someone
Someone with note
But buddy it's time to go


Oh buddy it's time to go