The minutes are slipping away
As we say our last goodbye
Bid the world a fond farewell
We'll share in a final embrace
When the lights begin to fade
It's a tale they had to tell

I'm wiping the tears from your face
Though I can't control myself
God have mercy on us all
The chapter has ended
A story that only just begun
First the rise and then the fall

[Chorus]
But don't let it end this way
Before you can go
There's something that I must say
Don't let it end this way
It's too late to cry
Winter has come to stay

I once had a book in my hand
That I didn't understand
Now I witness every page
So won't you come closer, my love
Now our time has nearly come
Take a bow and leave the stage
[Chorus]
But don't let it end this way
Before you can go
There's something that I must say
Don't let it end this way
It's too late to cry
Winter has come to stay

Now it's time to close your eyes

[Chorus]
But don't let it end this way
Before you can go
There's something that I must say
Don't let it end this way
It's too late to cry
Winter has come to stay

It's too late now, it's too late now

The minutes are slipping away
As we say our last goodbye
Say our last goodbye
Say goodbye
Say our last goodbye
Our last goodbye