Today has been a special day
An anniversary, a request
That you play your piano
As the evening sun slowly sets

I never knew I´d get this old dear
Never had a reason to live so long
And the Lord´s been like my shadow
Ever since I was grown

No I never knew it would turn out this way
A birthday with apologies
For all the tears and regret
And I´ve always saved your poetry

For those years when we forget
I never knew I´d get this old dear
Never had a reason to live so long
And the Lord´s been like my shadow

Ever since I was grown
No I never knew it would turn out this way
So sing to me softly

As the days turn to night
And let us wander in paradise with you
I love you and good night