Bette Midler

As Dreams Go By

Bette Midler


When the white bird flies 
From your heart to mine 
I surrender every part of me 
To the tenderness 

Could it be the wine 
In your eyes stars shine 
And I'm feeling like a child again 
Oh, it's taken me a little time 
To find words to say 

Stay 
Make this forever 
And lay love in my life 
Come what may 
Cherish each moment of love 
As dreams go by 

If the first glow fades 
From the love we've made 
I will hold you closer 
In the night 
Under heart and key 

When there are hills to climb 
And your world won't rhyme 
I will fight until I get it right 
'Cause you're part of me 
The heart of me 
Only if you'll stay 

Stay 
Make this forever 
And lay love in my life 
Come what may 
Cherish each moment of love 
As dreams go by 

The trees and the towers are burning 
Fear walks on the sea 
My soul in the wasteland is yearning 
What does tomorrow hold for me 

What can I say 
Just that I need you 
With you here by my side 
We can turn even the desert 
Evergreen, as dreams go by