The Perfect Year (Reprise)

Bring out the old, bring in the new
A midnight wish to share with you
Your lips are warm, my head is light
Were we in love before tonight?
I don't need a crowded ballroom, everything I want is here
If you're with me, next year will be the perfect year.

Before we play some dangerous game
Before we fan some harmless flame
We have to ask if this is wise
And if the game is worth the prize
With this wine and with this music
How can anything be clear?
Let's wait and see, it may just be the perfect year.

It's New Year's Eve, and hope are high
Dance one year in, kiss one good-bye
Another chance, another start
So many dreams to tease the heart
We don't need a crowded ballroom
Everything we want is here
And face to face, we will embrace, the perfect year
We don't need a crowded ballroom, everything we want is here
And face to face, we will embrace, the perfect year.

So, what time are they supposed to get here?
Who?
The other guests
There are no other guests. Just you and me
I'm in love with you, surely you know that
Norma....

We'll have a wonderful time next year
I'll have the pool filled up for you
I'll open up my house in Malibu
And you can have the whole ocean
I have enough money to buy us anything we want.

Cut out that "us" business
What's the matter with you?
What right do you have to take me for granted?
What right? Do you want me to tell you?
Norma, what I'm trying to say is that
I'm the wrong guy for you
You need a big shot, someone with polo ponies, a Valentino
What you're trying to say is, you don't want me to love you
Say it! Say it!
Max. Get me a taxi
I had to get out, I needed to be with people my own age
To hear the sound of laughter and mix with hungry actors
Underemployed composers, nicotine-poisoned writers
Real people, real problems, having a really good time.