The Only Thing That Lasts Me Long Is Years

Excuse me if I turn away when you've got something good to say,

But I'm too proud to let you see my tears.

Laughter often makes me sad. Remembering all the joy I've had

As time and time again it disappears.

The only thing that lasts me long is years.

I know I've no one else to blame. I took your love but not your shame.

I didn't have the strength to face my fears.

Now evening finds me here alone recalling all the love I've known

As Fate approaches, smiling, with her shears.

The only thing that lasts me long is years.

It's funny how we all wind up right here where we began.

The contracts that we all signed up got cancelled by the man.

Laughter often makes me sad. Remembering all the joy I've had

As time and time again it disappears.

The only thing that lasts me long is years.

The Only Thing That Lasts Me Long Is Years.

The Phantom Lover

Lyrics D. Robinson

Music G. Brunner