You Can't Take This Away

Well we came to the end of our road
No more empty words and promises
I guess some things are not meant to be
It was fun at times, but too many lies
Took their toll on you and me

We both swore we'd be true
Me and you
But forever and ever amen is
Too damn long

Well it burns you inside
As you choke on the lies
And it gets in your head
So you try to forget, but no way
Do what you may
You can't take this away

So we all dip our toes in the sea
Open up and risk the deadly kiss
Don't be scared to go back to the beach
Put your flip flops on, take your spade along
Keep your towel within your reach

We're all building with sand
Make no plans
Count your blessings and chickens and stand
Against the tide

Don't forget to have fun
As you blunder along
Hold the ones you love close
And remember to tell them each day
I want you to stay
Please don't take this away

And another road takes you away
It's a mystery, where the end will be
So don't get too hung up on the ride
Just enjoy the view, take a beer or two
Keep your eyes upon the prize

It's a beautiful day
Make some hay
Hold your lover's hand tightly
It's never too early to say I'd love to

Take you out dancing or
Down to the dog track or
Out for the pub quiz or
Just for a Big Mac and say
Hold me closer each day
You can't take this away

Life is a journey, some people leave early
Some others continue, to dance along with you
There's no way of knowing, how far we're all going
We bear this affliction, the human condition
As time points it's arrow towards our tomorrows
They come along faster and faster and faster
So stop for a second and breathe in the moment
Just savour the flavour and always remember
Today
You can't take this away