John Kay - Sweet Memories lyrics

Words and Music by John Kay

When you say that you want me forever

And you don't want me just while I stay

Do you mean that it's always or never

Can we not share the joys of today

There's a chance that tomorrow I'm leaving

There's a chance of a lonely goodbye

But I've learned long go it ain't easy

And it hurts so much more not to cry

So I'll build my tomorrows on sweet memories

Of the times we chased away the sorrow

Than to live a lifetime of long emptiness

And to bear the dreams I had to borrow

Well if you don't believe me girl, you'll try in vain

To get things guaranteed in life, except heartaches and pain

And though you try to bind your joy with loving chains

Happiness will come and go like sunshine and rain

Repeat Chorus

I remember the times full of pleasure

That I shared with the women I knew

There are moments that I'll always treasure

They were special, each one, just like you

So let's not play games with each other

For the time may come soon when we'll part

And though we're no longer together

I will carry you here in my heart

© 1977 Rambunctious Music (ASCAP)