Mother tell me. I long to hear the stories. Just like long ago. All these memories start. to fade before me. I cannot let them go. No I can't let them go. [chorus]. From the cradle to the grave. It's a fear I can't escape. Who will be my hiding place. when you're gone?. Father stay here. Don't leave me like the other. No I need you so. All you gave me father how you loved me. Treated like your own. Don't ever let me go. [chorus]. From the cradle to the grave. It's a fear I can't escape. Who will be my hiding place. when you're gone?. There's no way to deny the brevity of life. As time keeps marching on. all we have is lost. As time keeps marching on. all we have is lost. Nothing lasts forever nothing stays the same. [chorus]. From the cradle to the grave. It's a fear I can't escape. Who will be my hiding place. when you're gone?. From the cradle to the grave. It's a fear I can't escape. Who will be my hiding place. when you're gone?. How am I to carry on?. How am I to carry on?. (as time keeps marching on). How am I to carry on?. (all we have is lost). Nothing lasts forever. nothing ever stays the same