Do you remember once upon a time, when you were mine?
   The stars above were bright and new-I pulled them down for you
   Just when I fell in love again, you said that all good things must end
   BABY....THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS BABY (WHOAH WHOAH)
   BABY....THAT'S JUST THE WAY IT IS BABY
   I've never had a hand for solitaire-It's so unfair
   That I should have my chance and lose-I feel like I've been used
   To help you through another night-You spelled it out in black and white
   (CHORUS)
   The tides that once had carried you away, they bring you back today
   The time has washed away my pain-I find that things have changed
   And disappeared without a trace-You can't get back what you've erased
   And I say (CHORUS to fade)