Terrible Things

By the time I was your age, I'd give anything To fall in love truly, was all I could think That's when I met your mother, the girl of my dreams The most beautiful woman, that I'd ever seen She said, "Boy can I tell you a wonderful thing? I can't help but notice, you're staring at me I know I shouldn't say this, but I really believe I can tell by your eyes that you're in love with me." Now, son, I'm only telling you this Because life can do terrible things Now, most of the time we'd have too much to drink And we'd laugh at the stars and we'd share everything Too young to notice, and too dumb to care Love was a story that couldn't compare I said, "Girl, can I tell you a wonderful thing? I made you a present with paper and string Open with care now, I'm asking you, please You know that I love you, will you marry me?" Now, son, I'm only telling you this Because life can do terrible things You'll learn, one day, I'll hope and I'll pray That God shows you differently She said, "Boy can I tell you a terrible thing? It seems that I'm sick and I've only got weeks Please, don't be sad now, I really believe You were the greatest thing that ever happened to me." Slow, so slow I fell to the ground on my knees!! So don't fall in love, there's just too much to lose If you're given the choice, then I beg you to choose To walk away, walk away, don't let her get you I can't bear to see the same happen to you Now, son, I'm only telling you this Because life can do terrible things