Time will say nothing but I told you so, Time only knows the price we have to pay  If I could tell you I would let you know. If we should weep when clowns put on their show, If we should stumble when musicians play, Time will say nothing but I told you so. There are no fortunes to be told, although, Because I love you more than I can say, If I could tell you I would let you know. The winds must come from somewhere when they blow, There must be reasons why the leaves decay  Time will say nothing but I told you so. Perhaps the roses really want to grow, The vision seriously intends to stay  If I could tell you I would let you know. Suppose all the lions get up and go, And all the brooks and soldiers run away Will Time say nothing but I told you so? If I could tell you I would let you know.