I haven't seen you for so long,
Remembering those years we lived - and it was always easy,
We never gave it that much thought, then you noticed my own fear,
Then it was over; now I see you here, well...

Some things don't last forever; I won't pretend,
How hard was it to leave your closest friend'
You grew up way too fast, and I never did,
What have we learned through all the years since then'

I felt that all it took was trust - another victim of ideals,
No more inside, but you could see this,
You never hid me from your thoughts; I made believe to hear,
Held the blame, I know I let you go, but...

Some things don't last forever; I won't pretend,
How hard was it to leave your closest friend'
You grew up way too fast, and I never did,
What have we learned through all the years since then'

Life would not wait up for me,
Life would not wait up,
Still I'm left here thinking,
I have learned enough,
Can I set down the past, ignore what did not last'
Will you'

I haven't seen you for so long,
Remembering those years we lived - and it was always easy,
I'm tired of always looking back,
I've given you my years,
My life goes on...so, it's goodbye my dear.

Some things don't last forever; I won't pretend,
How hard was it to leave your closest friend'
You grew up way too fast, and I never did,
What have we learned through all the years since then'