Nothing of value comes without cost
for all things dear will some day be lost-
causing so much pain and deep sorrow
the deepest sadness we’ll ever know.
This the price we eventually pay
for all we love and cherish today

From all things loved we will someday part-
this is a fate destined from the start.
Lost to history or to the grave
there are none forever we can save.
This is the price we eventually pay
for all we love and cherish today.

Today’s pleasures bring pain tomorrow-
and today’s joy will bring its sorrow.
The sweetness of love enjoyed today-
bitter gall when it passes away.
This is the price we eventually pay
for all we love and cherish today.

Many things once loved have passed away-
bitter-sweet memories of yesterday.
Even so I still open my heart,
another cycle of sorrow to start.
This is the price I’m willing to pay
for all I love and cherish today.