This day is getting older and fading light, it's beautiful

This wind is blowing colder and too soon I feel it's pull

Still I took all my chances earned myself an even score

Tried to learn my lessons well

And I don't have the answers for those questions any more

Only love can be both heaven and hell



So sturdy up sturdy up your heart for the road is long ahead

I'll be with you even though we're apart

But your road is yours to tread

And so it goes and so it goes and so it goes

Slows your mind mind mind

So it goes and so it goes and so it goes slows your mind mind mind mind mind



I've grown old on this ocean gave her all my stronger years

Gave my wife my devotion when she died the ocean my tears

I've tried to teach you well son all of everything I knew of how to live

This life be true don't bow your head to no-one and no matter what you do

If you start then see it through



So sturdy up sturdy up your heart for the road is long ahead

I'll be with you even though we're apart

But your road is yours to tread

And so it goes and so it goes and so it goes

Slows your mind mind mind

So it goes and so it goes and so it goes slows your mind mind mind mind mind