gather you rosebuds while you may

your time is almost past

gather ye rosebuds while you may

nothing gold can last

i never knew the right thing to do

or what it was all about

so gather ye rosebuds while ye may

your time is running out

all of your youth and beauty

will fade like a fleeting dream

make sure when you awaken

you don't regret a thing

gather you rosebuds while you may

give all the love you have

be not to coy or shy away now is your golden chance

try not to take for granted

we'll always stay this way

do all the things you've wanted

say what you mean to say

gather you rosebuds while you may

now all the seasons high

and if tomorrow never comes

know that you live your life

i never knew the right thing to do

or what it was all about

so gather ye rosebuds while ye may

your time is running out

your time is running out