Time will say nothing but i told you so, Time only knows the price we have to pay; If i could tell you i would let you know. If we should weep when clowns put on their show, If we should stumble when musicians play, Time will say nothing but i told you so. There are no fortunes to be told, although, Because i love you more than i can say, If i could tell you i would let you know. The winds must come from somewhere when they blow, There must be reasons why the leaves decay; Time will say nothing but i told you so. Perhaps the roses really want to grow, The vision seriously intends to stay; If i could tell you i would let you know. Suppose the lions all get up and go, And all the brooks and soldiers run away; Will time say nothing but i told you so? If i could tell you i would let you know.