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The Best of Times
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Written by Dennis DeYoung
Lead Vocals by Dennis DeYoung

Tonight's the night we'll make history, honey, you and I
And I'll take any risk to tie back the hands of time
And stay with you here tonight
I know you feel these are the worst of times
I do believe it's true
When people lock their doors and hide inside
Rumor has it it's the end of Paradise
But I know, if the world just passed us by
Baby I know, you wouldn't have to cry

The best of times are when I'm alone with you
Some rain some shine, we'll make this a world for two
Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime
We'll take the best, forget the rest
And someday we'll find these are the best of times
These are the best of times

The headlines read 'these are the worst of times'
I do believe it's true
I feel so helpless like a boat against the tide
I wish the summer winds could bring back Paradise
But I know, if the world turned upside down
Baby, I know you'd always be around

The best of times are when I'm alone with you
Some rain some shine, we'll make this a world for two
Our memories of yesterday will last a lifetime
We'll take the best, forget the rest
And someday we'll find these are the best of times
These are the best of times

And so my friends we'll say goodnight
For time has claimed it's prize
But tonight will always last
As long as we keep alive memories of Paradise...

           
Discography
           
Paradise Theatre 1981 A&M Studio LP,Cassette, CD
Caught In The Act 1984 A&M Live CD
Greatest Hits 1995 A&M Compilations CD
Extended Versions 2000 BMG Live CD
Best of Styx
Green Series
Apr 29, 2008 Universal Int'l Compilations CD
Legends of Rock July 7,
2009
Universal Compilations CD
Babe:
The Collection
May 3,
2011
Spectrum Audio UK Compilations CD
           
Charts
Year Single Chart Position
1981 The Best of Times Mainstream Rock 16
1981 The Best of Times Pop Singles 3
 
Releases
  Year US Chart Position B Side Notes Other
Single 1981 3 Lights AM-2300s
Single 1981 3 Lights AMS-8102
Single 1981 3 Lights AMP-711
Japan
Video 1981 3     YouTube
 
           
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