Time can say nothing but I told you so, br Time only knows the price we have to pay; br If I could tell you, I would let you know. br br If we should weep when clowns put on their show, br If we should stumble when musicians play, br Time can say nothing but I told you so. br br There are no fortunes to be told, although br Because I love you more than I can say, br If I could tell you, I would let you know. br br The winds must come from somewhere when they blow, br There must be reasons why the leaves decay; br Time can say nothing but I told you so. br br Perhaps the roses really want to grow, br The vision seriously intends to stay; br If I could tell you, I would let you know. br br Suppose the lions all get up and go, br And all the brooks and soldiers run away? br Time can say nothing but I told you so. br If I could tell you, I would let you know.