Keeping The Night At Bay

Why's it always bedtime? We're not tired!
Can we stay up longer by the fire?
If we go to bed now, something's sure to happen -
And we wanna be there when it's happening.

And each night comin' with another delay,
Tryin' to squeeze a little more from the day.
Early to bed and early to rise leaves no circles under your eyes,
Makes little children healthy and wise they say:
Keeping the night at bay.

Can we watch the news there see what's happening?
Have we got to clean our teeth then? Can we have a sweet then?
Is it too late for a story? Can we leave the light on?
Are you coming up soon? Will you bring a drink of water?

And each night comin' with another delay,
Tryin' to squeeze a little more from the day.
Early to bed and early to rise leaves no circles under your eyes,
Makes little children healthy and wise they say:
Keeping the night at bay.

Why've we gotta wash now, we had a wash this morning!
Billy's all upset now, he can't find his pyjamas.
I've got a tummy ache now, will Fulham win on Saturday?
When is it my birthday? Can we leave the curtains open?
It's a shame about the goldfish; will you sit by my bed?

And each night comin' with another delay,
Tryin' to squeeze a little more from the day.
Early to bed and early to rise leaves no circles under your eyes,
Makes little children healthy and wise they say:
Keeping the night at bay;
Keeping the night at bay