(C. Raye/S. Wray) Everyone tells them that they're too young to know 'bout the ways of the world and curves that fate can throw They'd never ask for much with their backs against the wall He turns to her, says, baby tonight let's take it all 'Cause tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be These may be the best days of our lives Who knows as we grow older if we'll ever feel this free Tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be A man and a woman who've been left behind Knowing age is the enemy of hearts and minds The freedom of faith has made them reckless and sincere He says, darlin?we've got one last chance at some magic here 'Cause tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be These may be the best days of our lives Who knows as we grow older if we'll ever feel this free Tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be Everywhere you look there's caution outside lookin?in Searchin?for that perfect circumstance But time never has stood still and it ain't about to start The sidelines are covered with wreckage of wasted hearts 'Cause tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be These may be the best days of our lives Who knows as we grow older if we'll ever feel this free Tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be Oh 'Cause tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be These may be the best days of our lives Who knows as we grow older if we'll ever feel this free Tonight we are as young as we're ever gonna be Oh, tonight