Tears of the years Time goes on Time flys by But the one thing I remember Is the tears of the years The times I've cried For happiness or sadness I always remember The tears of the years Not the words i've said Or the speeches I've given Will ever compare To the tears of the years These tears I will remember Every time I cry For both life and death I cry the tears of the years Time will pass And these words will fade But I'll never forget The tears of the years Time goes on Time flys by But the one thing I'll remember Is the tears of the years