[Intro – Piano Solo + Soft Brushes]
Last call echoes soft and low,
snow outside the window glows.
[Verse 1 – Male Vocal]
Chairs are stacked, the room’s gone still,
half-drunk glasses on the sill.
Every laugh is fading fast,
but I’m not ready for the past.
[Pre-Chorus – Female Vocal]
Clock’s leaning close to twelve,
(let it wait a while.)
Every wish I saved for later,
(found your smile.)
[Chorus – Both / Close Harmony]
One more song before midnight,
play it slow, don’t let it end.
One more song before midnight,
like we’re more than just good friends.
Hold the note, hold my hand,
let the world stay out of sight.
One more song before midnight,
just one more tonight.
[Verse 2 – Female Vocal]
Candles low, the room feels small,
shadows dance along the wall.
Every year has led me here,
to a moment crystal clear.
[Pre-Chorus – Male Vocal]
All the words I never said,
(found their tune.)
Turns out love don’t need a crowd,
(just this room.)
[Chorus – Both / String Lift]
One more song before midnight,
let it sway, let it breathe.
One more song before midnight,
every dream I still believe.
Slow the clock, dim the light,
let December hold us tight.
One more song before midnight,
stay with me tonight.
[Bridge – Instrumental Interlude / Muted Trumpet]
(Jazz phrasing, cinematic pause)
[Bridge – Female Vocal]
If tomorrow starts too soon,
promise me you’ll hum this tune.
[Bridge – Male Vocal]
If the year slips out of view,
I’ll remember this with you.
[Big Finish – Both / Gentle Crescendo]
One more song before midnight,
hear the silence start to sing.
One more song before midnight,
this is everything.
When the bells begin to chime,
and the night turns into light,
one more song before midnight,
then we’ll say goodnight.
[Outro – Piano Tag + Soft Bell]
Midnight comes… the music stays.