For as long as times have told Precious memories made of gold Once kept close, now have been sold For the dread we've reaped and sown Gentle mistress of days past Such a love that couldn't last For tomorrow calls us yet All the light fades to regret And what was once standing Right here in our grasp Just waves goodbye, fade to black Gone are days of Joyous smiles and laughs Wipe your tears away, it's in the past If I reach will you grab my hand And we can go back and just pretend Enter rushing through the ecstasy Like it once affected me Careful what you wish for, boy Don't undermine the speed of fading time And what was once standing Right here in our grasp Just waves goodbye, fade to black Gone are days of Joyous smiles and laughs Wipe your tears away, it's in the past Careful what you wish for, boy Don't undermine the speed of fading time And what was once standing Right here in our grasp Just waves goodbye, fade to black Gone are days of Joyous smiles and laughs Wipe your tears away, it's in the past Hold your loved ones Stricken, doomed to fall And all that’s left is this song Gone are days They're never coming back Wipe your tears away, it's in the past