Lyrics

VERSE
She has many reasons to be thankful for her life so far
Family and friends; and she hitched her wagon to a star
When she fell in love with him, everything seemed so right
But she was so wrong; long day's journey in the night

VERSE
It was a mistake to stay with him this long
But she won't make it worse by telling him she's gone
That might be the right thing to do in a normal circumstance
But she knows what he might decide, and she just can't take that chance

CHORUS
She's cleaning house 'til midnight hoping he falls asleep
Searching for a guiding light; thinking hard, digging deep
At first, it was great; then she could do nothing right
Now before it's too late, she wants to leave without a fight
She's cleaning house 'til midnight

VERSE
Many blessings to count; she's counting them all
No kids to take away; good friends to break the fall
If he wakes as she slips away, she's prepared for the worst
If someone wins and someone loses, she's gonna finish first

Repeat CHORUS/TAG
Right now it's the only thing to do
Cleaning house 'til midnight

Words & Music by Don Tomlinson
UMC © 2019 & SR © 2025 Solid Sterling Music (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.

Metadata:
Legal: One-stop contracting (Solid Sterling Music, LLC)
Own rights to UMC and SR
Contact phone number: 832.444.4848 (text/mobile)
Email: don@solidsterlingmusic.com
Mood: Somber; Reflective; Self-protective
Length: 4:03
ISRC: QZ37R1900436
BMI: 29392814
ISWC: T9274431162