By the time I was your

age, I'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're 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

asking 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

If you're given the choice,

then I beg you to choose

To walk away, walk away,

don't let her get you.

I can't bear to see the

same happen to you.

Now, son, I'm only telling you this

Because life can do terrible things