There was a time not too far gone
When I was changed by just a song
On the radio and in the car
The pounding electric guitars

Then the time came to make our stand
We started up a four piece band
And the heat felt just like spotlights
In the heart of a hot summer night

Oh hot summer night
Oh hot summer night

Return with me to when times were best
We were friends that could pass any test
We shared our hopes, our dreams, our goals
And the fundamental roll

As we sang in the hot dark rooms
Happy just to play our tunes
It felt good when we'd get it right
Felt so good on a hot summer night

Oh the hot summer night
Oh hot summer night

So it lives and it always will
The songs we sung are in us still
Ringing out with all their might
In the heart of a hot summer night

Oh hot summer night
Oh hot summer night