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 I missed a few words back there Mr Jackl Right after 'it only' 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- 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 And that is all That love's about And we'll recall When time runs out That it only took a moment To be loved a whole life long