As far as my eyes can see
There are shadows approaching me
And to those I left behind

I wanted you to know
You've always shared my deepest thoughts
You follow where I go


CHORUS
And oh when I'm old and wise

BItter words mean little to me
Autumn winds will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time

When they asked me if I knew you
I'd smile and say you were a friend of mine
And the sadness would be lifted from my eyes

Oh when I'm old and wise

As far as my eyes can see

There are shadows surrounding me
And to those I leave behind
I want you all to know

You've always shared my darkest hours
I'll miss you when I go


CHORUS
And oh, when I'm old and wise
Heavy words that tossed and blew me

Like autumn winds will blow right through me
And someday in the mist of time
When they ask you if you knew me

Remember that you were a friend of mine
As the final curtain falls before my eyes
Oh when I'm old and wise


As far as my eyes can see