Why, why should I feel so sad Thinking of times When life was a smile I've dreamed of turning back time To memories so dear Now I'm here Where I must go on When I close my eyes I long to be there One more time Sometimes I look back and smile With a tear No end at all Never go back Anymore When I close my eyes I long to be there One more time I know tomorrow I'll look on today So now I step back And reach for a smile for now Here's my yesterday When I close my eyes I long to be there One more time