[Intro]
(scrambled)
—five minutes! Then each kid took a present and went right out the door.
"Phew," said the mother, "I'm glad that's over."
"Phew," said the father, "I'm glad that's over to—

[Verse]
—I had the years, then I surely would
Because I'd master what was loved today
My eyes are going anyway

[Bridge]
I wouldn't have it any other way
It isn't easy to elaborate
I hope I haven't given any pain
But I'd never do it again

[Outro]
I saw my friends, the date of 50 years
Started from the soul, and reduced to tears
What used to flourish now is turned to grey
My eyes have gone away
(applause)