Back in 1899, everybody sang "auld lang syne"
A hundred years would take a long
long time for every boy and girl.
Now there's just one thing that I'd like to know
Where did the 20th century go?
I'd swear it was there just a minute ago
All over this world.
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All over this world.
All over this world.
The 20th century is almost over
Almost over, almost over
The 20th century is almost over
All over this world.
Does anyone remember the great depression
I read all about it in true confession
I'm sorry I was late for the recording session
But somebody put me on hold
Has anybody seen my linoleum floors
Petroleum jelly, and two world wars
They got stuck in the revolving doors
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Old father time has got his toes tapping
Standing in the window, grumbling and a rapping
Everybody's waiting for something to happen
Tell me if it happens to you
The judgment day is getting nearer
There it is in the rear view mirror
If you duck down I could see a little clearer
chorus (x2)