Eleanor, I got some bad news today The doctor told me there was A whole lot of hurt coming along the way Well, it’ll get my liver, it’ll get my lungs It’ll crush that life we were dreaming of Eleanor, I got some bad news today Do you remember when we were young in ’68? See, you were a few years older than me So I was nervous on our date But it was the way you’d laugh that made me feel Strange, odd thing, it could be real Do you remember when we were young in ’68? Do you remember when we were young in ’68? Oh, I guess I always hoped I’d have more time All the things we could have seen and done If I only were alive But I bet the heartache and the medical bills Will get me before the cancer will I guess I always hoped I’d have more time Oh, I guess I always hoped I’d have more time Eleanor, I’ve got some bad news today Just let them grief nights in So you can lower my body in that grave Well, please, don’t let your life end with me You’ll make a great mom one day, you’ll see Eleanor, I’ve got some bad news today Please don’t forget when we were young in ‘68