Terrible Things

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 staring at me
I know I shouldn't say this
But I really believe
That 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
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 hope and I 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 given the choice
Then I beg you to choose
To walk away, walk away
Don't let her get you

I can't bare to see
The same thing happen to you
Now, son, I'm only telling you this
Because life, can do terrible things