[Verse 1]

The wait is done, the battle's won

So count the cost before you run

'Cause on and on your time was power

The clock on the wall ticks away the hours

Come on down, you're flying high

You'll never win if you never try

Stop the hate, carry the load

Come on, get this show on the road

[Chorus]

On through the night

You can't stop me now

On through the night

You won't stop me anyhow

[Verse 2]

The stakes are high and getting higher

I'm flat on my face and you call me liar

I'm watching you, you're watching me

You're watching every move that I can see

My reputation's still at stake

I play it safe for safety's sake

Your ego and your promises

Are gonna fade again and again

[Chorus]

On through the night

You won't stop me now

On through the night

You won't stop me anyhow, not anyhow

[Bridge]

All you want to hear is the audience applause

You can't get on stage for a country clause

And the road ahead seems a little rough

If you want to know my feelings, I say that's tough, that's tough

[Verse 3]

Your wheels ain't turning, you're out of gas

You pay by check but they take cash

Two roads ahead but which to take

And you can't see it's your mistake

They're waiting for you, they're waiting for me

And what seems like eternity

It's all tradition, they'll get you yet

In rock and roll, there's no safety net

[Chorus]

On through the night

Can't stop me now

On through the night

Can't stop me anyhow

[Outro]

On through the night

Going on and on, on and on

On through the night

You can't stop me anyhow

Oh no, not anyhow