After Closing Time
Tammy Wynette · Other Songs - Tammy Wynette
And I'll even play the jukebox on your dime
And sometimes I will dance with you to your favorite song
Yeah, but she'll be mine after closing time
She will smile at all the men and shake her pretty hips
And you can yell and say she look so fine
But I'm not looking for a man I'm looking for their tips
And then she'll be mine after closing time
When they turn the lights out that's when I'll turn him on
Oh, she can serve me love much better than wine
So when they close the doors I guess who takes me home
And she'll be mine after closing time
Tomorrow night I'll still be there inside the honky tonk
And I'll still play the jukebox on your dime
Yeah as long as you keep buyin' drinks she'll smile and lead you on
But she'll be mine after closing time
When they turn the lights out that's when I'll turn him on
Oh, she can serve me love much better than wine
So when they close the doors I guess who takes me home
And she'll be mine after closing time
And she'll be mine after closing time
About After Closing Time
Tammy Wynette's "After Closing Time" stands as a defining anthem of the early 1970s country music era, capturing the quiet melancholy of a relationship ending. Recorded during her rise to stardom, the track exemplifies her signature ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with a distinct vocal texture that resonated deeply with audiences. The song reflects the genre's focus on personal drama and emotional vulnerability, characteristic of the "Nashville Sound" production style prevalent at the time. As part of Wynette's extensive discography, it remains a staple of her catalog, illustrating her mastery in portraying the complexities of heartbreak and the passage of time. Its enduring popularity underscores its role as a classic recording that continues to represent the emotional depth of country music from that pivotal period.