After the Lights Go Out

"After the Lights Go Out" is a country music song written by Warner Mack (credited to his real name, Warner McPherson) and originally released in 1973. It was later recorded by American country music singer Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in November 1991 as the third single from his album Backroads. The song peaked at #13 on the U.S. country chart and at #8 in Canada.

"After the Lights Go Out"
Single by Ricky Van Shelton
from the album Backroads
B-side	"Oh Heart of Mine"[1]
Released	November 1991
Genre	Country
Length	3:19
Label	Columbia Nashville
Songwriter(s)	Warner McPherson
Producer(s)	Steve Buckingham
Ricky Van Shelton singles chronology
"Keep It Between the Lines" (1991) "After the Lights Go Out" (1991) "Backroads" (1992)

Chart positions

Chart (1991–1992)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2]	8
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	13

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4]	76