[Cornelius]
It only takes a moment
For your eyes to meet and then
Your heart knows in a moment
You will never be alone again

I held her for an instant
But my arms felt sure and strong
It only takes a moment
To be loved a whole life long...

[Clerk]
I missed a few words back there, Mr Hackl. Right after 'it only'--

[Chorus]
...Takes a moment!
For your eyes to meet and then
Your heart knows in a moment
You will never be alone again

He held her for an instant
But his arms felt sure and strong
It only takes a moment--

[Mrs. Molloy]
He held me for an instant
But his arms felt safe and strong
It only takes a moment
To be loved a whole life long
[Cornelius]
And that is all
That love's about

[Mrs. Molloy]
And we'll recall when time runs out

[Cornelius and Mrs. Molloy]
That it only took a moment
To be loved a whole life long!