Terrible Things

By the time I was your age, you'd give anything

To fall in love, truly, was all I could think

That's when I met your mother, the girl of my dreams

The most beautiful woman that I'd ever seen

She said, "Boy, can I tell you a wonderful thing?

I can't help but notice you staring at me

I know I shouldn't say this, but I really believe

I can tell by your eyes that you're in love with me"

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things

Now, most of the time, we'd have too much to drink

And we'd laugh at the stars, and we'd share everything

Too young to notice, and too dumb to care

Love was a story that couldn't compare

I said, "Girl, can I tell you a wonderful thing?

I made you a present with paper and string

Open with care, now, I'm askin' you please

You know that I love you, will you marry me?"

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things

You'll learn, one day, I'll hope and I'll pray

That God shows you differently

She said, "Boy, can I tell you a terrible thing?

It seems that I'm sick, and I've only got weeks

Please don't be sad now, I really believe

You were the greatest thing that ever happened to me"

Slow, so slow

I fell to the ground, on my knees

So don't fall in love, there's just too much to lose (Slow)

If you're given the choice, then I'm beggin' you choose (So slow)

To walk away, walk away, don't let it get you (I fell to the ground)

I can't bear to see the same happen to you (On my knees)

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things