One More for the Road
Tony Bennett & John Mayer Lyrics

Hey John
Tony is starting a conversation with John.

Yes sir
John responds to Tony's request for a drink.

Come on let's have a drink
Tony asks John to drink with him.

If you insist
John agrees to drink with Tony.

It's quarter to three
Tony looks at the time to see the late hour of the night.

There's no one in the place
Tony notices that no one else is present except him and John.

Except you and me
Tony confirms that he is there with John only.

Set'em up, Joe
Tony orders more drinks from the bartender, whose name is Joe.

You know John I got a little story that you oughta know,
Tony tells John that he has a story to share.

Wait' till you hear 'bout this"
Tony is excited to share his story with John.

We're drinking my friend,
Tony acknowledges that he and John are drinking together.

To the end Of a brief episode
Tony raises a glass to the end of a short, but memorable event.

I am tellin' you that's what happened
Tony is recounting what recently happened to him.

Make it one for my baby
Tony orders another drink for himself.

And one more for the road,
Tony orders another drink to enjoy as he leaves.

(Here's to you, cheers)
Tony toasts to John as they drink together.

I got the routine (Oh no you too)
Tony repeats a phrase John has said before, suggesting they are settling into a routine or habit.

So drop another nickel in the machine
Tony asks John to put more money into the jukebox.

Man, I'm feeling so bad
Tony expresses that he is feeling down or upset.

I wish you'd make that music dreamy and sad
Tony requests for John to select melancholic music to suit his mood.

I could tell you a lot (You too, right?)
Tony offers to share many stories with John, and John agrees to reciprocate.

But you've got to be true to your code (okay)
Tony acknowledges that John has moral standards to uphold and respects them.

Make it one for my baby
Tony again orders another drink for himself.

And one more for the road
Tony orders another drink for the road.

You'd never know it, but buddy, I'm a kind of poet
Tony reveals he is adept at poetry, which is not immediately apparent.

Well yea that's right, I've got a lot Of things to say
Tony affirms that he still has much to share with John despite his earlier expression of wanting dreamy music.

And when I'm gloomy You simply gotta listen to me
Tony asserts that John should listen to him when he is upset.

Until it's talked away
Tony believes talking through his problems will help him feel better.

Let's have another drink. Bartender fill it up again, will you?
Tony asks the bartender to refill their glasses for another round of drinks.

That's how it goes
Tony comments that this is how life is, with ups and downs.

John, I know you're getting very anxious to close
Tony acknowledges that it is closing time and John is probably wants to finish up for the night.

"You don't know me well enough"
John declines Tony's assumption that he wants to close quickly.

Tony thanks for the cheer
Tony thanks John for keeping him company and providing comfort through their drinks and conversation.

I hope you don't mind me bending your ear
Tony apologizes for talking too much and taking up too much of John's time.

'Cause this torch that I found
Tony references a passion or love he found.

Must be drowned or it or soon might explode
Tony fears the fire of his passion may grow out of control if he does not control it in time.

Make it one for my baby
Tony again asks for another drink for himself.

And one more for the road
Tony asks for one last drink for the night, as they depart.

Take it home, now
Tony is wrapping up the night and telling John to go home.

That long, That long, long road
Tony talks about the journey they both must make to get home, possibly referring to life itself.

Let's leave it to it, Sleep tight
Tony bids John goodnight and wishes him a peaceful sleep.