MUSIC FOR SALE

Who can predict what does await?
The corners bend with twists of fate
What battles lost, or medals won
With oceans crossed and distance run
What secrets yet to be revealed
Of wounds still fresh and others healed
As candles grace the gloom of night
What pathways found and wrongs made right?

No, we can't see what lies ahead
Of things desired and those we dread
Yet should I die cold and alone
My life was blessed -- for you I've known
Yes, should I die cold and alone
My life was blessed—for you I’ve known

What aspirations old renewed
Or gifts with which we'll be imbued
As time brings all things to an end
And plays both enemy and friend
And shall we laugh at pain once wrought
Embrace the glories that we sought
Or drape our heads in weary shame
That soon the world won't know our name?

No, we can't see what lies ahead
Of things desired and those we dread
Yet should I die cold and alone
My life was blessed -- for you I've known
Yes, should I die cold and alone
My life was blessed—for you I’ve known

Yet now we dance upon the slopes
Of tantalizing dreams and hopes
And should our lives prove hell or bliss
Of what will we most reminisce?

Of quiet moments we once spent
Of thoughts we shared and things we lent
The tears we wiped and smiles we gave
Will decorate like flowers our grave
And like wind through a chandelier
The beauty of your voice I'll hear
Like angels come to cheer me on
Imparting strength when all is gone

No, we can't see what lies ahead
Of things desired and those we dread
Yet should I die cold and alone
My life was blessed -- for you I've known
For you I’ve known...