Time will say nothing but I told you so

Time only knows the price we have to pay;

If I could tell you I would let you know.



If we should weep when clowns put on their show,

If we should stumble when musicians play,

Time will say nothing but I told you so.



There are no fortunes to be told, although,

Because I love you more than I can say,

If I could tell you I would let you know.



The winds must come from somewhere when they blow,

There must be reason why the leaves decay;

Time will say nothing but I told you so.



Perhaps the roses really want to grow,

The vision seriously intends to stay;

If I could tell you I would let you know.



Suppose the lions all get up and go,

And the brooks and soldiers run away;

Will Time say nothing but I told you so?

If I could tell you I would let you know.